How to Buy Sushi (SUSHI)

Looking to Buy SUSHI? Kraken makes it easy to Buy Sushi (previously known as SushiSwap), an emerging decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that enables users to buy and trade a wide variety of cryptocurrencies built on Ethereum. 

Powering the Sushi exchange is SUSHI, its native Ethereum based cryptocurrency used to govern the Sushi protocol.

Researching why you should buy SUSHI? Kraken’s What is Sushi? crypto guide provides a more detailed analysis of the Sushi Project.

Many find that it is easiest to purchase SUSHI through a trusted global exchange like Kraken, even if there are other ways to buy it. 

Kraken is constantly rated one of the most secure and trusted crypto exchanges in the world, and we also offer some of the lowest fees in the industry. 

At Kraken, we take security seriously, with tested technology and rigorous procedures designed to safeguard your funds. This matters because if you lose the private key to your SUSHI wallet, it can be challenging if not impossible to recover your funds.

Follow the steps below to start buying SUSHI on Kraken: 

1. Sign up for a Kraken account.
   Enter an email address, username and a strong password to protect your account.

2. Verify your account. 
   After providing your name, date of birth, country of residence and phone number, you can deposit crypto to purchase SUSHI and other cryptocurrencies like UNI and REP. To use cash (i.e. USD, EUR or CHF), you’ll need to provide additional materials to our team verifying your identity. Read about our verification processes here.

3. Add funds or a payment method to your account.
   Based on your location and preferences, you can use one of the multiple funding and payment methods we support. 

4. Purchase SUSHI!
   Once your account is funded with cash, you’re ready to buy SUSHI. You’ll also get access to our advanced charting tools, 24-hour global client support and futures trading*. All of these features are why millions of global traders love Kraken.

Note: Trading SUSHI is not available to residents of Japan at this time.

*Trading futures, derivatives and other instruments using leverage involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken’s risk disclosure to learn more.

 

Once you buy SUSHI, the crypto token will be stored in your Kraken account. The most secure method to store SUSHI is using an official wallet that allows you to store your private keys. Sushi is built on the Ethereum blockchain so official ETH wallets will enable you to do this.

Ready to participate in the emerging decentralized finance world? Click the button below to buy SUSHI on Kraken today!