How to Buy Ethereum Classic (ETC)

ETC price $8.87 2.53% 24h · exchange data updated 7h ago

Quick answer

The easiest place to buy ETC is a well-rated exchange such as Binance, OKX or Gate. Some let you pay in TRY directly; otherwise buy USDT first and trade it for ETC. $129.3M worth of ETC traded across the 66 exchanges we track in the last 24 hours.

Where to buy ETC

Exchange	Trust	Pay with	ETC 24h volume	Spread	Link
Binance	10out of 10, high trust	USDTBTCUSDC	$6.5M	0.11%	Buy ETC on Binance
OKX	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$2.57M	0.03%	Buy ETC on OKX
Gate	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$1.57M	0.08%	Buy ETC on Gate
Coinbase Exchange	10out of 10, high trust	USD	$1.02M	0.08%	Buy ETC on Coinbase Exchange
Kraken	10out of 10, high trust	USDEURXBT	$387.82K	0.17%	Buy ETC on Kraken
Bitget	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$170.81K	0.06%	Buy ETC on Bitget
CoinW	9out of 10, high trust	USDT	$2.53M	0.11%	Buy ETC on CoinW
WhiteBIT	9out of 10, high trust	USDTWBTTRY	$1.97M	0.11%	Buy ETC on WhiteBIT

Showing 8 of 66 exchanges: highest trust score first, then by ETC volume. Highlighted currencies are national currencies you can pay with directly. We don't earn from any exchange listed.

How to buy ETC, step by step

Choose an exchange that lists ETC
ETC trades on 66 of the exchanges we track. Among the best-rated of them (trust score 10/10), Binance handles the most ETC: $6.5M 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 ETC directly with TRY, USD, EUR and KRW on Binance, Coinbase Exchange and Kraken. Deposit by bank transfer (usually cheapest) or card (faster but pricier).
Most ETC volume is against USDT (92%), so on other exchanges you would deposit money, buy USDT first, then trade it for ETC.
Buy ETC
Open the ETC/TRY 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. The gap between buy and sell prices is around 0.11% on the main markets, so a limit order can save you money on larger buys.
Decide where to keep it
You can leave ETC on the exchange, which is simplest, or withdraw it to a wallet you control. Before withdrawing, check that your wallet supports ETC on the same network the exchange sends on — funds sent over the wrong network can be lost.

Before you buy

ETC trades 95% below its all-time high. A long drawdown is a reminder that crypto prices can fall a long way and stay there.
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 Classic?

ETC is available on 66 exchanges we track. The highest-rated options are Binance, OKX and Gate.

Can I buy ETC with dollars or euros?

Yes. Among tracked markets, Binance, Coinbase Exchange and Kraken offer direct TRY, USD, EUR and KRW pairs. Elsewhere, buy USDT first and trade it for ETC.

Which exchange has the most ETC trading volume?

CoinUp.io, with $25.21M in the last 24 hours (19% of the ETC volume we track). Note its trust score is 3/10, so reported volume there may be less reliable.

How much does 1 ETC cost?

1 ETC costs $8.87 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.