Cheapest exchange to buy Avalanche (AVAX)
Avalanche (AVAX) is liquid on the major venues, so the spread is tight and the trading fee is what separates exchanges. Here are the venues ranked by published spot taker fee, cheapest first.
Lowest Avalanche spot fees, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000% | 0.000% | ||
| 2 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 3 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 4 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 5 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 6 | 0.005% | 0.040% | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.000% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.040% | 0.070% | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.040% | 0.070% | Open account | |
| 10 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 11 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 12 | 0.080% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 13 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 14 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 15 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 16 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 17 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 18 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 19 | 0.080% | 0.100% | ||
| 20 | 0.100% | 0.100% | ||
| 21 | 0.080% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 22 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 23 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 24 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 25 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 26 | 0.100% | 0.100% | Open account | |
| 27 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 28 | 0.200% | 0.200% | ||
| 29 | 0.250% | 0.400% | ||
| 30 | 0.250% | 0.500% | Open account | |
| 31 | 0.500% | 0.500% | ||
| 32 | 0.600% | 1.200% | Open account | |
| n/a | 0.050% | 0.050% | BitMEX is shutting down on 23 September 2026. New positions stop 26 August. Close positions and withdraw before then. |
Published entry-tier spot rates; volume tiers and native-token discounts can lower these further.
Liquidity and spread
AVAX has good depth on the large exchanges, so slippage stays small at retail size. Your all in cost is the fee plus the spread, and the spread mostly matters on thinner venues, so weigh both rather than the headline fee alone.
Do not forget the withdrawal fee
AVAX withdrawals are cheap on the C Chain, but confirm the network before you send, since some exchanges support multiple chains and the fixed fee differs. If you move AVAX to a wallet often, factor that recurring cost in. See the hidden costs of crypto trading.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest exchange to buy Avalanche?
For AVAX spot, the lowest base taker fees among the 33 venues FeeEdge tracks come from MEXC, Bitfinex and Backpack; Coinbase and Kraken sit higher. Because AVAX is liquid on the majors, the published fee is usually the main cost, so also check your volume tier and any token discount.
Which network should I use to withdraw AVAX?
Most users withdraw AVAX on the Avalanche C Chain, which is inexpensive and widely supported. Some exchanges also list other networks, so match the network to your destination wallet and confirm the fee, since sending on the wrong network can lose funds.