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Kusama

Millions choose Kraken to buy Kusama. Start with just $10.

Buy

Kusama

Millions choose Kraken to buy Kusama. Start with just $10.

Buy Kusama

How to buy Kusama

Create your free Kraken account

Provide your email address & country of residence.

Connect a funding method

Fund your account with your preferred payment method.

Complete your Kusama purchase

Buy Kusama with as little as $10.

In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought 17 959 KSM worth 454 535 $.

Why buy Kusama with Kraken?

Kraken offers a safe and easy way to get started with crypto. Use our flexible payment methods to instantly buy Kusama with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

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security

Dollar cost average your Kusama purchases with recurring buys on the Kraken mobile app and get $10 when you refer a friend to Kraken.

About Kusama

Kusama is an experimental test environment based on Polkadot's codebase. Created by the same team that deployed Polkadot, Kusama is a testing ground for developers that hold the KSM token and want to build and deploy a parachain or try out Polkadot's governance, staking, nomination and validation functionality in a real environment.

What can you do with Kusama?

With Kraken, you can do more with Kusama. From making your first trade, to collecting NFTs and utilizing our advanced Kusama pro trading tools, all the Kraken features you need are backed by our world-class security and 24/7 support.

Stake Kusama

Earn rewards with Kusama

Trade Kusama for NFTs

Collect & trade NFTs

Trade Kusama OTC

High volume Kusama orders

Trade Kusama futures

95+ perpetual futures

Kusama API trading

Automate your trades

Swap Kusama for other assets

After you buy Kusama, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers deep liquidity and instant trades on over 200 Kusama trading pairs.

Kusama FAQ

Can I buy and sell Kusama instantly?

Yes, it only takes a few clicks to buy and sell Kusama after you connect your funding method.

How much does it cost to buy 1 Kusama?

At the current market rate, it costs 25,31 $ to purchase one KSM. Kraken makes it easy to buy Kusama in minutes.

Can I buy Kusama with a credit card?

Yes, you can buy Kusama with a Mastercard or Visa credit card on Kraken. We offer several different ways to fund your account with cash or cryptocurrency.

How to trade Kusama

You can trade Kusama by first creating a Kraken account. Next, deposit or purchase the amount of KSM to open your position. Once your account is funded, select your desired KSM trading pair and start trading Kusama.

Can I buy $100 worth of Kusama?

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Kusama. At its current price, $100 equals 3,95 KSM.

Is Kusama safe to buy?

The Kusama price can change dramatically based on market conditions. While Kusama is among the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market, you should do your own research on Kusama before buying.

Learn more about Kusama

How is Kusama different from normal cash?
Unlike traditional currencies, Kusama is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Kusama. This decentralization means the holders and users of Kusama can help to maintain the network.
Where can I buy Kusama?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Kusama is through a trusted cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Kusama can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Kusama.
How do beginners buy Kusama?
While Kraken makes it easy for anyone to buy Kusama, beginners should first do their own research (and may consider seeking professional advice) before making decisions about whether or not to buy digital currencies. After learning about Kusama in the Kraken Learn Center, beginners can use Kraken to buy Kusama in moments with as little as $10.
Is Kusama available to buy and sell in my country?
To find out if Kraken offers Kusama in your region, please check our Support article to see what cryptoassets are available in your country.
Is Kusama a good investment?
The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, Kusama may be a worthwhile purchase.
Can I purchase Kusama using my local currency?
Kraken supports six different government-issued fiat currencies including:
- US dollars (USD)
- Euros (EUR)
- Canadian dollars (CAD)
- Pounds sterling (GBP)
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Australian dollar (AUD)
What are the transaction fees for buying Kusama?
Kraken offers a competitive fee structure based on transaction size, asset, payment method and market conditions. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.
What is the minimum amount of Kusama I can buy?
You can buy as little as $10 worth of Kusama on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Kusama regularly.
Can I buy Kusama with a debit card?
Yes, you can buy Kusama using a debit card on Kraken.
Can I buy Kusama with other cryptocurrencies?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to purchase Kusama using hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Browse the Kusama markets available on Kraken to see how much it costs to buy Kusama with other cryptocurrencies.
How can I keep my Kusama safe?
While we believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cold wallet, we strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Kusama. When you choose to keep your Kusama on Kraken, it is secured by our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Kusama?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to automatically buy Kusama on a recurring basis. Recurring buys, also known as dollar cost averaging, is a way to continuously increase your asset holdings without needing to manually place an order each time.
Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Kusama?
Each country handles cryptocurrency taxes differently. It’s recommended you speak with a local professional tax advisor before making any digital asset purchases or reporting your crypto taxes.
Can I transfer Kusama from Kraken to my crypto wallet?
Yes, the Kusama you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Kusama to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Kusama. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Kusama will be in your wallet a few moments later.
Is it safe to leave my Kusama on Kraken?
We take every measure possible to keep the Kusama you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Kusama. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I pay for online goods and services using Kusama?
Yes, as long as the seller is willing to accept Kusama in return for the goods and services you are purchasing.
What is the current circulating supply of Kusama?
The current circulating supply of Kusama is 8 969 634 KSM.

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Buy

Kusama

Buy

Kusama

How to buy Kusama

Create your free Kraken account

Connect a funding method

Complete your Kusama purchase

Why buy Kusama with Kraken?

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

World-class security

About Kusama

What can you do with Kusama?

Swap Kusama for other assets

Kusama FAQ

Can I buy and sell Kusama instantly?

How much does it cost to buy 1 Kusama?

Can I buy Kusama with a credit card?

How to trade Kusama

Can I buy $100 worth of Kusama?

Is Kusama safe to buy?

Learn more about Kusama

How is Kusama different from normal cash?

Where can I buy Kusama?

How do beginners buy Kusama?

Is Kusama available to buy and sell in my country?

Is Kusama a good investment?

Can I purchase Kusama using my local currency?

What are the transaction fees for buying Kusama?

What is the minimum amount of Kusama I can buy?

Can I buy Kusama with a debit card?

Can I buy Kusama with other cryptocurrencies?

How can I keep my Kusama safe?

Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Kusama?

Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Kusama?

Can I transfer Kusama from Kraken to my crypto wallet?

Is it safe to leave my Kusama on Kraken?

Can I pay for online goods and services using Kusama?

What is the current circulating supply of Kusama?

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