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Cardano

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

Buy

Cardano

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

Buy Cardano

How to buy Cardano

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 Cardano purchase

Buy Cardano with as little as $10.

In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought 21,665,884 ADA worth $8,391,522.

Why buy Cardano with Kraken?

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

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

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

About Cardano

Cardano is a research-driven cryptocurrency. Cardano is the first proof-of-stake blockchain platform to be founded on peer-reviewed research. It's powered by Ouroboros, a protocol that its proponents claim has improved upon security, scalability and energy efficiency versus other proof-of-work predecessors, like Bitcoin. ADA is the native token of Cardano and can be staked to earn rewards.

What can you do with Cardano?

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

Stake Cardano

Earn rewards with Cardano

Trade Cardano for NFTs

Collect & trade NFTs

Trade Cardano OTC

High volume Cardano orders

Trade Cardano futures

95+ perpetual futures

Cardano API trading

Automate your trades

Swap Cardano for other assets

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

Cardano FAQ

Can I buy and sell Cardano instantly?

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

How much does it cost to buy 1 Cardano?

At the current market rate, it costs $0.39 to purchase one ADA. Kraken makes it easy to buy Cardano in minutes.

Can I buy Cardano with a credit card?

Yes, you can buy Cardano 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 Cardano

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

Can I buy $100 worth of Cardano?

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Cardano. At its current price, $100 equals 258.19 ADA.

Is Cardano safe to buy?

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

Learn more about Cardano

How is Cardano different from normal cash?
Unlike traditional currencies, Cardano is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Cardano. This decentralization means the holders and users of Cardano can help to maintain the network.
Where can I buy Cardano?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Cardano is through a trusted cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Cardano can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Cardano.
How do beginners buy Cardano?
While Kraken makes it easy for anyone to buy Cardano, 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 Cardano in the Kraken Learn Center, beginners can use Kraken to buy Cardano in moments with as little as $10.
Is Cardano available to buy and sell in my country?
To find out if Kraken offers Cardano in your region, please check our Support article to see what cryptoassets are available in your country.
Is Cardano 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, Cardano may be a worthwhile purchase.
Can I purchase Cardano 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 Cardano?
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 Cardano I can buy?
You can buy as little as $10 worth of Cardano on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Cardano regularly.
Can I buy Cardano with a debit card?
Yes, you can buy Cardano using a debit card on Kraken.
Can I buy Cardano with other cryptocurrencies?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to purchase Cardano using hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Browse the Cardano markets available on Kraken to see how much it costs to buy Cardano with other cryptocurrencies.
How can I keep my Cardano 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 Cardano. When you choose to keep your Cardano on Kraken, it is secured by our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Cardano?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to automatically buy Cardano 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 Cardano?
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 Cardano from Kraken to my crypto wallet?
Yes, the Cardano you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Cardano to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Cardano. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Cardano will be in your wallet a few moments later.
Is it safe to leave my Cardano on Kraken?
We take every measure possible to keep the Cardano 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 Cardano. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I pay for online goods and services using Cardano?
Yes, as long as the seller is willing to accept Cardano in return for the goods and services you are purchasing.
What is the current circulating supply of Cardano?
The current circulating supply of Cardano is 34,940,573,386 ADA.

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Cardano

Buy

Cardano

How to buy Cardano

Create your free Kraken account

Connect a funding method

Complete your Cardano purchase

Why buy Cardano with Kraken?

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

World-class security

About Cardano

What can you do with Cardano?

Swap Cardano for other assets

Cardano FAQ

Can I buy and sell Cardano instantly?

How much does it cost to buy 1 Cardano?

Can I buy Cardano with a credit card?

How to trade Cardano

Can I buy $100 worth of Cardano?

Is Cardano safe to buy?

Learn more about Cardano

How is Cardano different from normal cash?

Where can I buy Cardano?

How do beginners buy Cardano?

Is Cardano available to buy and sell in my country?

Is Cardano a good investment?

Can I purchase Cardano using my local currency?

What are the transaction fees for buying Cardano?

What is the minimum amount of Cardano I can buy?

Can I buy Cardano with a debit card?

Can I buy Cardano with other cryptocurrencies?

How can I keep my Cardano safe?

Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Cardano?

Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Cardano?

Can I transfer Cardano from Kraken to my crypto wallet?

Is it safe to leave my Cardano on Kraken?

Can I pay for online goods and services using Cardano?

What is the current circulating supply of Cardano?

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