Cheapest exchange to buy Chainlink (LINK)
Chainlink (LINK) is widely listed and actively traded, so spreads are tight on the major venues and the trading fee is what really separates exchanges. Here are the venues ranked by published spot taker fee, cheapest first.
Lowest Chainlink spot fees, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locked venue | |||
| 2 | Locked venue | |||
| 3 | Locked venue | |||
| 4 | Locked venue | |||
| 5 | Locked venue | |||
| 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 | |
| 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
LINK has deep liquidity on the large exchanges, so slippage is 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
LINK is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, so its on-chain withdrawal fee tracks Ethereum gas and can be several dollars when the network is busy. Some venues also support LINK on cheaper chains, and picking the right network can save more than a small trading fee difference. See network fees and withdrawal costs by chain.
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FAQ
What is the cheapest exchange to buy Chainlink?
There is no single cheapest venue for LINK. It depends on your monthly volume, maker/taker mix, and any native-token discount. The published fee is usually the main cost on liquid majors. Check your profile in the FeeEdge calculator. LINK is liquid on the majors, so the published fee is usually the main cost, but weigh the ERC-20 withdrawal fee too if you plan to self-custody.
Why can Chainlink withdrawals be expensive?
Because LINK is an ERC-20 token, its withdrawal pays Ethereum gas, which rises with on-chain congestion and can reach several dollars. Where an exchange supports LINK on a cheaper chain, using that network can cut the cost well below the trading fee difference.