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Filecoin

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

Buy

Filecoin

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

Buy Filecoin

How to buy Filecoin

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 Filecoin purchase

Buy Filecoin with as little as $10.

In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought 516,147 FIL worth $2,678,804.

Why buy Filecoin with Kraken?

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

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

About Filecoin

Filecoin is a decentralized cloud storage network. Filecoin uses cryptographic proofs to guarantee that any data it stores remains secure and unchanged over time. The network works on supply and demand principles where miners compete to host files on a global marketplace. In return for their storage space, the providers are rewarded with FIL cryptocurrency.

What can you do with Filecoin?

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

Filecoin rewards

See if you can earn rewards

Trade Filecoin for NFTs

Collect & trade NFTs

Trade Filecoin OTC

High volume Filecoin orders

Trade Filecoin futures

95+ perpetual futures

Filecoin API trading

Automate your trades

Swap Filecoin for other assets

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

Filecoin FAQ

Can I buy and sell Filecoin instantly?

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

How much does it cost to buy 1 Filecoin?

At the current market rate, it costs $5.19 to purchase one FIL. Kraken makes it easy to buy Filecoin in minutes.

Can I buy Filecoin with a credit card?

Yes, you can buy Filecoin 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 Filecoin

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

Can I buy $100 worth of Filecoin?

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Filecoin. At its current price, $100 equals 19.27 FIL.

Is Filecoin safe to buy?

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

Learn more about Filecoin

How is Filecoin different from normal cash?
Unlike traditional currencies, Filecoin is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Filecoin. This decentralization means the holders and users of Filecoin can help to maintain the network.
Where can I buy Filecoin?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Filecoin is through a trusted cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Filecoin can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Filecoin.
How do beginners buy Filecoin?
While Kraken makes it easy for anyone to buy Filecoin, 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 Filecoin in the Kraken Learn Center, beginners can use Kraken to buy Filecoin in moments with as little as $10.
Is Filecoin available to buy and sell in my country?
To find out if Kraken offers Filecoin in your region, please check our Support article to see what cryptoassets are available in your country.
Is Filecoin 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, Filecoin may be a worthwhile purchase.
Can I purchase Filecoin 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 Filecoin?
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 Filecoin I can buy?
You can buy as little as $10 worth of Filecoin on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Filecoin regularly.
Can I buy Filecoin with a debit card?
Yes, you can buy Filecoin using a debit card on Kraken.
Can I buy Filecoin with other cryptocurrencies?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to purchase Filecoin using hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Browse the Filecoin markets available on Kraken to see how much it costs to buy Filecoin with other cryptocurrencies.
How can I keep my Filecoin 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 Filecoin. When you choose to keep your Filecoin on Kraken, it is secured by our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Filecoin?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to automatically buy Filecoin 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 Filecoin?
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 Filecoin from Kraken to my crypto wallet?
Yes, the Filecoin you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Filecoin to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Filecoin. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Filecoin will be in your wallet a few moments later.
Is it safe to leave my Filecoin on Kraken?
We take every measure possible to keep the Filecoin 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 Filecoin. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I pay for online goods and services using Filecoin?
Yes, as long as the seller is willing to accept Filecoin in return for the goods and services you are purchasing.
What is the current circulating supply of Filecoin?
The current circulating supply of Filecoin is 477,261,282 FIL.

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Filecoin

Buy

Filecoin

How to buy Filecoin

Create your free Kraken account

Connect a funding method

Complete your Filecoin purchase

Why buy Filecoin with Kraken?

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

World-class security

About Filecoin

What can you do with Filecoin?

Swap Filecoin for other assets

Filecoin FAQ

Can I buy and sell Filecoin instantly?

How much does it cost to buy 1 Filecoin?

Can I buy Filecoin with a credit card?

How to trade Filecoin

Can I buy $100 worth of Filecoin?

Is Filecoin safe to buy?

Learn more about Filecoin

How is Filecoin different from normal cash?

Where can I buy Filecoin?

How do beginners buy Filecoin?

Is Filecoin available to buy and sell in my country?

Is Filecoin a good investment?

Can I purchase Filecoin using my local currency?

What are the transaction fees for buying Filecoin?

What is the minimum amount of Filecoin I can buy?

Can I buy Filecoin with a debit card?

Can I buy Filecoin with other cryptocurrencies?

How can I keep my Filecoin safe?

Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Filecoin?

Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Filecoin?

Can I transfer Filecoin from Kraken to my crypto wallet?

Is it safe to leave my Filecoin on Kraken?

Can I pay for online goods and services using Filecoin?

What is the current circulating supply of Filecoin?

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