How to Buy NEAR Protocol (NEAR)

NEAR price $5.38 8.84% 24h · exchange data updated 8h ago

Quick answer

The easiest place to buy NEAR is a well-rated exchange such as Binance, Coinbase Exchange or OKX. Some let you pay in JPY directly; otherwise buy USDT first and trade it for NEAR. $1.5B worth of NEAR traded across the 66 exchanges we track in the last 24 hours.

Where to buy NEAR

Exchange	Trust	Pay with	NEAR 24h volume	Spread	Link
Binance	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDCJPY	$288.03M	0.02%	Buy NEAR on Binance
Coinbase Exchange	10out of 10, high trust	USD	$66.18M	0.01%	Buy NEAR on Coinbase Exchange
OKX	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDCEUR	$52.32M	0.04%	Buy NEAR on OKX
Gate	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$40.83M	0.02%	Buy NEAR on Gate
Kraken	10out of 10, high trust	USDEUR	$33.52M	0.01%	Buy NEAR on Kraken
Bitget	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$5.81M	0.06%	Buy NEAR on Bitget
LBank	9out of 10, high trust	USDT	$79.25M	0.02%	Buy NEAR on LBank
KuCoin	9out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$78.5M	0.03%	Buy NEAR on KuCoin

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

How to buy NEAR, step by step

Choose an exchange that lists NEAR
NEAR trades on 66 of the exchanges we track. Among the best-rated of them (trust score 10/10), Binance handles the most NEAR: $288.03M changed hands there in the last 24 hours; Coinbase Exchange and OKX 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 NEAR directly with JPY, TRY, BRL and USD on Binance, Coinbase Exchange and OKX. Deposit by bank transfer (usually cheapest) or card (faster but pricier).
Most NEAR volume is against USDT (81%), so on other exchanges you would deposit money, buy USDT first, then trade it for NEAR.
Buy NEAR
Open the NEAR/JPY 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 NEAR markets are tight (around 0.02%), so a market order won't cost much beyond the trading fee.
Decide where to keep it
You can leave NEAR on the exchange, which is simplest, or withdraw it to a wallet you control. Before withdrawing, check that your wallet supports NEAR on the same network the exchange sends on — funds sent over the wrong network can be lost.

Before you buy

NEAR has risen 20% in the past week — big swings in both directions are normal for it, so only buy what you can afford to see drop sharply.
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 NEAR Protocol?

NEAR is available on 66 exchanges we track. The highest-rated options are Binance, Coinbase Exchange and OKX.

Can I buy NEAR with dollars or euros?

Yes. Among tracked markets, Binance, Coinbase Exchange and OKX offer direct JPY, TRY, BRL and USD pairs. Elsewhere, buy USDT first and trade it for NEAR.

Which exchange has the most NEAR trading volume?

Binance, with $288.03M in the last 24 hours (19% of the NEAR volume we track).

How much does 1 NEAR cost?

1 NEAR costs $5.38 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.