Binance asset guides

Find step-by-step buying guides for assets associated with Binance’s spot markets. Explore the projects behind the tickers and compare their topics, networks and buying requirements, with links to practical trading and wallet guidance.

Binance spot asset guides illustrated with a crypto marketplace and trading pairs

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Buy Chiliz (CHZ) — A simple guide

If you're a sports fan curious about blockchain technology, Chiliz (CHZ) sits at an interesting crossroads of both worlds. CHZ is the token powering a platform that lets fans interact with and...

Buy Aerodrome Finance (AERO) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy Aerodrome Finance (AERO), you've come to the right place. AERO is the native token of one of the most active decentralized exchanges built on the Base blockchain, and it's...

Buy Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), you've come to the right place. FET is the unified token powering one of the most ambitious decentralized AI projects in the...

Buy Curve DAO (CRV) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy Curve DAO (CRV), you've come to the right place. CRV is the governance and utility token behind Curve Finance, one of the most widely used decentralized exchanges in DeFi —...

Buy First Digital USD (FDUSD) — A simple guide

If you're looking to get your hands on First Digital USD (FDUSD), you've come to the right place. FDUSD is a fully collateralized stablecoin designed to combine the reliability of traditional cash...

Buy Ether.fi (ETHFI) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy Ether.fi (ETHFI), you've come to the right place. ETHFI is the governance token behind one of the fastest-growing liquid restaking protocols in the Ethereum ecosystem,...

Buy JUST (JST) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy JUST (JST), the governance and utility token powering one of the largest DeFi ecosystems on the Tron blockchain, you've come to the right place. JST plays a central role in...

Buy Tezos (XTZ) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy Tezos (XTZ), you've come to the right place. Tezos is a self-upgrading blockchain platform built around security, decentralization, and on-chain governance — making it one...

Buy PancakeSwap (CAKE) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy PancakeSwap (CAKE), you've come to the right place. CAKE is the native token of one of the most widely used decentralized exchanges in the crypto space, and it's available...

Buy Dash (DASH) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy Dash (DASH), you're in the right place. Dash is one of the longest-standing digital payment cryptocurrencies, built with a focus on speed, low fees, and everyday usability....

Buy Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) — A simple guide

If you've been curious about Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) — the token behind one of crypto's most recognizable cultural brands — you're in the right place. PENGU has captured attention far beyond the...

Buy Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) — A simple guide

If you're looking to buy Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), you've landed in the right place. VIRTUAL sits at the intersection of two of crypto's hottest themes right now — artificial intelligence and...

Understanding Binance before you buy

Binance combines spot trading with several ways to fund an account and purchase crypto. A simple purchase quote and a spot order are different routes: compare the final amount received, not just the button that looks easiest.

Why consider this exchange?

Consider Binance when the exact asset and trading pair you need are available to your account, with sufficient order-book depth and a supported route for funding and withdrawals.

When to compare alternatives

Compare alternatives if your local payment method is costly, your region has a different product offering, or the network you need is unavailable. A broad catalogue does not make every pair liquid.

From funding to your first spot purchase

Check identity verification and regional access first. After funding, select the spot pair and review the order type. Avoid confusing a spot purchase with a margin or derivatives position.

Verify access
Fund the account
Choose a spot pair
Review your order

A market price is not a price guarantee

Imagine buying 100 tokens from this small order book. The cheapest seller cannot fill the whole order. This is why liquidity matters more than the last traded price.

Example sell orders
Price	Tokens	Cost
$1.00	40	$40
$1.05	60	$63
Total	100	$103

Illustrative USD amounts, before fees; not live market data.

Market order: $103

Buying all 100 tokens consumes both price levels: 40 × $1.00 + 60 × $1.05. The average is $1.03, even though the best displayed ask was $1.00.

Limit order at $1.00: only 40 fill

A buy limit caps the unit price, not the waiting time. With these sell orders unchanged, the other 60 tokens remain unfilled. A limit order that immediately matches existing orders can still incur taker fees.

Compare the complete cost

For a hypothetical $200 purchase, separate the trading fee from the price you receive and the cost of moving your crypto.

$0.200.10% trading fee

$2.001% execution cost

$2.00Withdrawal fee

$4.20Extra cost

These are example assumptions, not this exchange’s rates. The $4.20 excludes funding and currency-conversion charges. Check your account’s actual fee tier, the order preview and the withdrawal quote; promotions and minimums can change the result.

Buying the right token is only half the journey

Confirm the token
Match the network
Check address and memo
Review, then send

Open the receiving wallet’s deposit instructions first. Both sides must support the same token on the same network; a matching ticker or address format is not enough. Include a memo or destination tag when required. Check minimums and fees before a small test transfer, then verify receipt before sending more.

Exchange balance or your own wallet?

An exchange controls the keys to assets held in your account. A self-custody wallet gives you control and responsibility for the recovery phrase. Choose deliberately: withdrawal availability, backup practices and the amount kept ready for trading all matter.

Check country eligibility, identity requirements and current product availability before registering. Listings do not guarantee an active pair or an available withdrawal network. Official help and rules ↗

Guides for assets identified in the Binance spot catalogue.

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