How to Buy Monero (XMR)
Monero (XMR) is trading around $595.10. Follow these steps to buy your first XMR safely — no prior experience needed.
Monero is ranked #13 by market capitalisation, with about $209.7M traded over the past 24 hours.
Monero at a glance
- Market-cap rank
- #13
- Category
- Smart Contract Platform · Privacy Coins
- Price
- $595.10
- Market cap
- $11.2B
- 24h trading volume
- $209.7M
- Circulating supply
- 18.82M XMR
- All-time high
- $797.73 on Jan 14, 2026 · 25.4% below the peak
Daily trading volume equals 1.9% of XMR's market cap — typical liquidity for a coin of its size.
Where to buy XMR
Exchanges whose own market lists currently show a live XMR market:
Perpetual futures are leveraged derivatives — they don't give you ownership of XMR. To hold the coin itself, buy it on a spot market.
Before you choose an exchange
Monero is a privacy coin. Several major exchanges have delisted or restricted XMR in recent years, and some jurisdictions (for example Japan, South Korea and parts of the EU) bar exchanges from listing privacy coins at all. Check that your exchange still offers XMR in your country before depositing, and expect stricter withdrawal rules on some platforms.
Networks and contract addresses
Monero runs on its own blockchain, so there is no token contract to check — when you withdraw, choose the native XMR network.
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 XMR and serves your country — for example Binance and Bybit. 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 XMR
Open the XMR 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 XMR to a personal wallet (hardware wallets are safest). Only keep on the exchange what you plan to trade soon.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Monero (XMR)?
Monero can be bought on Binance and Bybit. Compare trading fees and check that the exchange serves your country before you sign up.
Which network should I use to send XMR?
Monero runs on its own blockchain, so there is no token contract to check — when you withdraw, choose the native XMR network.
How far is XMR from its all-time high?
Monero's all-time high was $797.73, set on Jan 14, 2026. At around $595.10 it trades 25.4% below that peak.
Is XMR easy to buy and sell?
About $209.7M worth of XMR traded over the last 24 hours — 1.9% of its market cap. Daily trading volume equals 1.9% of XMR's market cap — typical liquidity for a coin of its size.
Before you buy: check the analysis
See Monero's live technicals, fundamentals and composite score before you commit.
Open Monero 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.