How to Buy THORChain (RUNE)

RUNE price $0.7911 1.59% 24h · exchange data updated 10h ago

Quick answer

The easiest place to buy RUNE is a well-rated exchange such as Binance, Kraken or Gate. Some let you pay in USD directly; otherwise buy USDT first and trade it for RUNE. $29.08M worth of RUNE traded across the 28 exchanges we track in the last 24 hours.

Where to buy RUNE

Exchange	Trust	Pay with	RUNE 24h volume	Spread	Link
Binance	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$13.45M	0.13%	Buy RUNE on Binance
Kraken	10out of 10, high trust	USDEUR	$262.91K	0.28%	Buy RUNE on Kraken
Gate	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$85.61K	0.15%	Buy RUNE on Gate
WhiteBIT	9out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$1.68M	0.37%	Buy RUNE on WhiteBIT
MEXC	9out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDC	$1.45M	0.03%	Buy RUNE on MEXC
Bybit	9out of 10, high trust	USDT	$645.73K	0.09%	Buy RUNE on Bybit
KuCoin	9out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDCBTC	$419.12K	0.11%	Buy RUNE on KuCoin
BingX	9out of 10, high trust	USDT	$361.17K	0.37%	Buy RUNE on BingX

Showing 8 of 28 exchanges: highest trust score first, then by RUNE volume. Highlighted currencies are national currencies you can pay with directly. We don't earn from any exchange listed.

How to buy RUNE, step by step

Choose an exchange that lists RUNE
RUNE trades on 28 of the exchanges we track. Among the best-rated of them (trust score 10/10), Binance handles the most RUNE: $13.45M changed hands there in the last 24 hours; Kraken and Gate are the next options.
Check that the exchange is licensed or allowed to operate where you live — the same exchange can offer different coins in different countries.
Create an account and verify your identity
Centralized exchanges ask for an email, a password and, before you can deposit money, identity verification (KYC) with a photo ID. Turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, not SMS, as soon as the account is open.
Deposit money
You can buy RUNE directly with USD, EUR and IDR on Kraken, Crypto.com Exchange and Bitvavo. Deposit by bank transfer (usually cheapest) or card (faster but pricier).
Most RUNE volume is against USDT (78%), so on other exchanges you would deposit money, buy USDT first, then trade it for RUNE.
Buy RUNE
Open the RUNE/USD market and enter how much you want to spend. A market order fills immediately at the best available price; a limit order waits until the price reaches the level you set. The gap between buy and sell prices is around 0.15% on the main markets, so a limit order can save you money on larger buys.
Decide where to keep it
You can leave RUNE on the exchange, which is simplest, or withdraw it to a wallet you control. Before withdrawing, check that your wallet supports RUNE on the same network the exchange sends on — funds sent over the wrong network can be lost.

Before you buy

RUNE has risen 27% in the past week — big swings in both directions are normal for it, so only buy what you can afford to see drop sharply.
Buying crypto can be taxable where you live. Keep a record of what you paid and when.

This guide is general information, not financial advice.

FAQ

Where can I buy THORChain?

RUNE is available on 28 exchanges we track. The highest-rated options are Binance, Kraken and Gate.

Can I buy RUNE with dollars or euros?

Yes. Among tracked markets, Kraken, Crypto.com Exchange and Bitvavo offer direct USD, EUR and IDR pairs. Elsewhere, buy USDT first and trade it for RUNE.

Which exchange has the most RUNE trading volume?

Binance, with $13.45M in the last 24 hours (46% of the RUNE volume we track).

How much does 1 RUNE cost?

1 RUNE costs $0.7911 right now. You don't need to buy a whole coin — exchanges let you buy a fraction, often with a minimum order of a few dollars.