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title: "How to Buy $XRD"
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# How to Buy $XRD

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| **Asset** | Radix (XRD) |
| **Type** | Native protocol token |
| **Used for** | Transaction fees, [staking](/contents/tech/core-concepts/staking), network security |
| **Where to buy** | Centralized exchanges, cross-chain swaps & fiat on-ramps, on-ledger DEXs |
| **Self-custody** | [Radix Wallet](/contents/tech/core-protocols/radix-wallet) |


</Infobox>

**$XRD** is the native currency of the [Radix](https://www.radixdlt.com) protocol and is used to pay transaction fees and to [stake to validators](/contents/tech/core-concepts/staking). You can acquire XRD three ways: on a **centralized exchange**, through a **cross-chain swap or fiat on-ramp**, or by bridging assets onto the Radix Network and swapping on a **native decentralized exchange**. The lists below cover each route.

## **Centralized exchanges**

XRD/USDT and XRD spot markets are listed on several centralized exchanges:

- [Bitget](https://www.bitget.com/price/radix)
- [BitMart](https://www.bitmart.com/en-US/trade/XRD_USDT?layout=basic)
- [Bitpanda](https://www.bitpanda.com/en/prices/radix-xrd) — EU-regulated brokerage with fiat (card/bank) purchase
- [Bybit](https://www.bybit.com/en/trade/spot/XRD/USDT)
- [Gate.io](https://www.gate.io/trade/XRD_USDT)
- [HitBTC](https://hitbtc.com/xrd-to-usdt)
- [KuCoin](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/XRD-USDT)
- [MEXC](https://www.mexc.com/exchange/XRD_USDT)
Listings change over time — the [official Radix token page](https://www.radixdlt.com/token) maintains the canonical, up-to-date list of trading venues.

## **Cross-chain swaps & fiat on-ramps**

If you already hold another cryptocurrency, or want to buy with a card, these services convert directly into XRD:

- [RocketX](https://app.rocketx.exchange/swap/ETHEREUM.ethereum/RADIX.radix/1?from=Ethereum&to=Radix&mode=w) — cross-chain swap from assets on other networks into XRD
- [Switchere](https://switchere.com/) — fiat (card/bank) on-ramp

## **On-ledger: bridge & swap on a native DEX**

To acquire XRD directly on the Radix Network, first bridge assets across with [Instabridge](/ecosystem/instabridge), then swap them for XRD on a Radix-native decentralized exchange:

- [Ociswap](/ecosystem/ociswap) — AMM and concentrated-liquidity DEX
- [CaviarNine](/ecosystem/caviarnine) — order-book and concentrated-liquidity DEX
- [DeFiPlaza](/ecosystem/defiplaza) — single-pool DEX
- [Astrolescent](/ecosystem/astrolescent) — swap aggregator that routes across pools for the best price