How to buy Bittensor (TAO)
Bittensor trades on 16 centralized exchanges tracked by CMC.IO. Compare their fees after cmc.io cashback, pick one that serves your country and follow the steps below.
Where to buy TAO
Exchanges are sorted by the taker fee after cmc.io cashback (lowest first), then by trust score and by the share of TAO trading volume. The order is the same for every visitor.
| 01 |  MEXC | 7.5 | 4 | 0.6% | 0.05% | — | 0.05% | About the exchange |
| 02 |  Pionex | 5.2 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.05% | — | 0.05% | About the exchange |
| 03 |  HTX | 6 | 1 | 0% | 0.06% | — | 0.06% | About the exchange |
| 04 |  OKX | 9 | 4 | 0.8% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 05 |  KuCoin | 8.3 | 2 | 5.2% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 06 |  Binance | 7.7 | 9 | 5.5% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 07 |  Gate.io | 7.6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 08 |  WhiteBIT | 6.9 | 4 | 2.1% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 09 |  Bitget | 6.8 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 10 | BingX | 6.5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 11 |  Upbit | 4.3 | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% | — | 0.1% | About the exchange |
| 12 |  Crypto.com Exchange | 7.4 | 1 | 0% | 0.5% | — | 0.5% | About the exchange |
| 13 |  Coinbase Exchange | 7.9 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.6% | — | 0.6% | About the exchange |
| 14 |  Kraken | 8.2 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.8% | — | 0.8% | About the exchange |
| 15 |  Bitstamp | 7.7 | 2 | 0% | — | — | — | About the exchange |
| 16 |  Ourbit | 5.2 | 1 | 1.3% | — | — | — | About the exchange |
Exchange availability depends on your country of residence: check that an exchange serves your country before signing up.
How to buy TAO step by step
- Step 1
Create an account
Choose an exchange from the list above and sign up. Signing up through a cmc.io cashback link returns part of your trading fees.
- Step 2
Verify your identity
Most exchanges ask for an ID document and a selfie (KYC) before you can deposit or trade. Verification takes from a few minutes to a day.
- Step 3
Deposit funds
Top up your account with a bank transfer, a card or crypto from another wallet. Deposit methods and their fees differ between exchanges and countries.
- Step 4
Buy TAO
Open a TAO spot market (for example TAO/USDT), enter the amount and place a market or limit order. For long-term storage you can withdraw TAO to your own wallet.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy TAO?+
TAO trades on 16 centralized exchanges tracked by CMC.IO, including MEXC, Pionex, HTX. The list above compares them by the fee after cmc.io cashback and by trust score.
Which exchange has the lowest fee for buying TAO?+
Among the exchanges tracked by CMC.IO, the lowest taker fee after cmc.io cashback for TAO is on MEXC: 0.05%. Fees change from time to time, so check the fee page of the exchange before trading.
Can I buy TAO in my country?+
It depends on the exchange: each one serves its own list of countries, and some restrict residents of the EU, the UK or the USA. Check the terms of the exchange before signing up.
Do I need to verify my identity to buy TAO?+
Most centralized exchanges require identity verification (KYC) before deposits and trading, as financial regulations demand.
More about TAO
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