Where can I still buy Monero?
5 centralised exchanges still list XMR spot: Bitfinex, HTX (Huobi), KuCoin, MEXC, Poloniex. Most block some countries. Non-custodial swaps and P2P markets work without an exchange account.
Built from exchange notices, public exchange APIs and regulator texts. Every row links to its source. Last checked 5 Nov 2026. Wrong or out of date? Send us a source.
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Centralised exchanges
| Exchange | XMR status | Since | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitfinex | Available | Nov 2026 | Public API lists XMRBTC, XMRUSD and XMRUST (USDT) exchange pairs on 5 Nov 2026. | Notice |
| HTX (Huobi) | Available | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMR/USDT online (XMR/BTC, /ETH, /USDC offline); XMR deposits and withdrawals allowed. Relisting date not found. | Notice |
| KuCoin | Available | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMR deposits and withdrawals enabled; XMR-USDT/BTC/ETH/USDC trading enabled. Exact reopening date not found. | Notice |
| MEXC | Available | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMRUSDT spot enabled (status 1). CoinGecko also shows XMR/USDC. | Notice |
| Poloniex | Available | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMR_USDT market state NORMAL (tradable since 28 Jul 2022 on current platform). | Notice |
| Kraken | Restricted | Oct 2026 | Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said source-of-funds emails to XMR buyers were a mistake and XMR stays listed where offered. The 30-day caps remain on Kraken's limits page. | Report |
| Binance | Delisted | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMRUSDT spot symbol status BREAK (not trading). XMRUSDT USDT-M perpetual still trading; no XMR deposits/withdrawals. | Notice |
| CoinEx | Delisted | Nov 2026 | CoinGecko shows no CoinEx XMR tickers on 5 Nov 2026; CoinEx API returned 503. Whether CoinEx ever listed XMR, and when it stopped, is unverified. (low confidence) | Notice |
| Gate | Delisted | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: Gate spot returns 'Invalid currency XMR'; only an XMR_USDT perpetual exists. Spot delisting date not found. | Notice |
| OKX | Delisted | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: no XMR spot or swap instruments listed. | Notice |
| TradeOgre | Delisted | Sep 2025 | RCMP shut down TradeOgre and seized C$56M in crypto (announced 18 Sep 2025); site had already been offline for months. Not a 2024 event. | Report |
| Bitget | Not listed | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMRUSDT spot symbol does not exist; XMRUSDT USDT-futures contract exists. Spot history not verified. (low confidence) | Notice |
| Bitstamp | Not listed | Nov 2026 | Trading-pairs API lists no XMR pair on 5 Nov 2026; GhostSwap found no record Bitstamp ever listed XMR. | Notice |
| Bybit | Not listed | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: no XMRUSDT spot market; only an XMRUSDT linear perpetual (no XMR deposit/withdrawal). Spot history not verified. (low confidence) | Notice |
| Coinbase | Not listed | Nov 2026 | API returns NotFound for XMR-USD on 5 Nov 2026; GhostSwap found no record Coinbase ever listed XMR. | Notice |
Routes that don't need an exchange account
Graded swap services| Route | Type | XMR status | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haveno | P2P | Available | Open-source, non-custodial Haveno software that public networks such as RetoSwap run on; Tor-only P2P trading against fiat and crypto. | Source |
| Instant swap services | Swap | Available | Accountless swap services (e.g. GhostSwap) still swap BTC/ETH/USDT to XMR into the user's own wallet. Terms and KYC triggers vary by provider. | Source |
| RetoSwap (Haveno network) | P2P | Available | Non-custodial P2P Monero exchange over Tor; fiat and crypto offers; site reports 19,000+ completed swaps. Fees 0.1% maker, 0.8-2% taker. | Source |
| THORChain | DEX | Not listed | Native XMR swaps were announced in a 25 Aug 2026 press release, but as of 5 Nov 2026 THORChain mainnet has no XMR pool (API: pool does not exist). XMR is in staged testing before a soft launch. | Source |
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Monero in Worldwide?
5 centralised exchanges still list XMR spot: Bitfinex, HTX (Huobi), KuCoin, MEXC, Poloniex. Most block some countries. Non-custodial swaps and P2P markets work without an exchange account.
How can I get XMR without an exchange account?
Non-custodial routes do not need an exchange account: Haveno, Instant swap services, RetoSwap (Haveno network). Coins go straight to your own wallet. Check the local rules that apply to you.
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