How to Buy Ethereum (ETH)

ETH price $2,687.82 0.44% 24h · exchange data updated 9h ago

Quick answer

The easiest place to buy ETH is a well-rated exchange such as Binance, OKX or Gate. Some let you pay in USD directly; otherwise buy USDT first and trade it for ETH. $15.7B worth of ETH traded across the 71 exchanges we track in the last 24 hours.

Where to buy ETH

Exchange	Trust	Pay with	ETH 24h volume	Spread	Link
Binance	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDCUSD1	$1.17B	0.01%	Buy ETH on Binance
OKX	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$316.01M	0.01%	Buy ETH on OKX
Gate	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$315.85M	0.01%	Buy ETH on Gate
Coinbase Exchange	10out of 10, high trust	USD	$266.74M	0.01%	Buy ETH on Coinbase Exchange
Kraken	10out of 10, high trust	USDUSDCEUR	$180.68M	0.01%	Buy ETH on Kraken
Bitget	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$149.91M	0.01%	Buy ETH on Bitget
Toobit	9out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$356.95M	0.02%	Buy ETH on Toobit
Crypto.com Exchange	9out of 10, high trust	USDUSDT	$272.14M	0.01%	Buy ETH on Crypto.com Exchange

Showing 8 of 71 exchanges: highest trust score first, then by ETH volume. Highlighted currencies are national currencies you can pay with directly. We don't earn from any exchange listed.

How to buy ETH, step by step

Choose an exchange that lists ETH
ETH trades on 71 of the exchanges we track. Among the best-rated of them (trust score 10/10), Binance handles the most ETH: $1.17B changed hands there in the last 24 hours; OKX and Gate are the next options.
Check that the exchange is licensed or allowed to operate where you live — the same exchange can offer different coins in different countries.
Create an account and verify your identity
Centralized exchanges ask for an email, a password and, before you can deposit money, identity verification (KYC) with a photo ID. Turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, not SMS, as soon as the account is open.
Deposit money
You can buy ETH directly with USD, EUR and KRW on Coinbase Exchange, Kraken and Crypto.com Exchange. Deposit by bank transfer (usually cheapest) or card (faster but pricier).
Most ETH volume is against USDT (82%), so on other exchanges you would deposit money, buy USDT first, then trade it for ETH.
Buy ETH
Open the ETH/USD market and enter how much you want to spend. A market order fills immediately at the best available price; a limit order waits until the price reaches the level you set. Spreads on the main ETH markets are tight (around 0.01%), so a market order won't cost much beyond the trading fee.
Decide where to keep it
You can leave ETH on the exchange, which is simplest, or withdraw it to a wallet you control. Before withdrawing, check that your wallet supports ETH on the same network the exchange sends on — funds sent over the wrong network can be lost.

Before you buy

Like all crypto assets, ETH can lose value quickly. Only invest what you can afford to lose.
Buying crypto can be taxable where you live. Keep a record of what you paid and when.

This guide is general information, not financial advice.

FAQ

Where can I buy Ethereum?

ETH is available on 71 exchanges we track. The highest-rated options are Binance, OKX and Gate.

Can I buy ETH with dollars or euros?

Yes. Among tracked markets, Coinbase Exchange, Kraken and Crypto.com Exchange offer direct USD, EUR and KRW pairs. Elsewhere, buy USDT first and trade it for ETH.

Which exchange has the most ETH trading volume?

BTCC, with $2.19B in the last 24 hours (14% of the ETH volume we track). Note its trust score is 3/10, so reported volume there may be less reliable.

How much does 1 ETH cost?

1 ETH costs $2,687.82 right now. You don't need to buy a whole coin — exchanges let you buy a fraction, often with a minimum order of a few dollars.