How to Buy EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer) (EIGEN)
EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer) (EIGEN) is trading around $0.1873. Follow these steps to buy your first EIGEN safely — no prior experience needed.
EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer) is ranked #174 by market capitalisation, with about $28M traded over the past 24 hours.
EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer) at a glance
- Market-cap rank
- #174
- Category
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Infrastructure
- Price
- $0.1873
- Market cap
- $190.3M
- 24h trading volume
- $28M
- Circulating supply
- 976.1M EIGEN
- All-time high
- $5.65 on Dec 16, 2024 · 96.7% below the peak
EIGEN is actively traded: daily volume equals 14.7% of its market cap, so orders usually fill close to the quoted price.
Where to buy EIGEN
Exchanges whose own market lists currently show a live EIGEN market:
| Exchange | Market | Pair |
|---|---|---|
| Binance | Spot | EIGENUSDT |
| Bybit | Spot | EIGENUSDT |
| OKX | Spot | EIGEN-USDT |
| Binance | Perpetual futures | EIGENUSDT |
| Bybit | Perpetual futures | EIGENUSDT |
| OKX | Perpetual futures | EIGEN-USDT-SWAP |
Perpetual futures are leveraged derivatives — they don't give you ownership of EIGEN. To hold the coin itself, buy it on a spot market.
Networks and contract addresses
EIGEN is issued as a token on the networks below. Deposit and withdraw only on a network that both your exchange and your wallet support.
| Network | Contract address |
|---|---|
| Ethereum | 0xec53bf9167f50cdeb3ae105f56099aaab9061f83 |
| Base | 0x2081ab0d9ec9e4303234ab26d86b20b3367946ee |
Always verify a contract address on the project's official website or a block explorer before sending funds — scam tokens copy the names and tickers of popular coins.
1. Choose a reputable exchange
Pick a well-established exchange that lists EIGEN and serves your country — for example Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare fees, supported payment methods and security track record.
2. Create and verify your account
Sign up with your email, set a strong password and enable two-factor authentication. Most exchanges require identity verification (KYC) before you can deposit.
3. Deposit funds
Fund your account by bank transfer, card or another cryptocurrency. Bank transfers are usually cheapest; cards are fastest.
4. Buy EIGEN
Open the EIGEN market, enter the amount you want to buy and confirm. A market order fills instantly at the current price; a limit order lets you set your own price.
5. Store it securely
For long-term holding, move your EIGEN to a personal wallet (hardware wallets are safest). When withdrawing, choose a network your wallet supports — such as Ethereum and Base — and send a small test amount first.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer) (EIGEN)?
EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer) can be bought on Binance, Bybit, and OKX. Compare trading fees and check that the exchange serves your country before you sign up.
Which network should I use to send EIGEN?
EIGEN exists on Ethereum and Base. Use the same network on the sending and the receiving side — a transfer over a network the recipient doesn't support can be lost.
How far is EIGEN from its all-time high?
EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer)'s all-time high was $5.65, set on Dec 16, 2024. At around $0.1873 it trades 96.7% below that peak.
Is EIGEN easy to buy and sell?
About $28M worth of EIGEN traded over the last 24 hours — 14.7% of its market cap. EIGEN is actively traded: daily volume equals 14.7% of its market cap, so orders usually fill close to the quoted price.
Before you buy: check the analysis
See EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer)'s live technicals, fundamentals and composite score before you commit.
Open EigenCloud (prev. EigenLayer) analysis →Exchange listings come from the exchanges' own market lists; supply, all-time high, networks and categories come from CoinGecko.
This guide is for education only and is not financial advice. Crypto is volatile — never invest more than you can afford to lose.