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Solana SOL
83.4658 € Reference market price

Price at which the crypto is trading right now on order books, before fees and markups. What this comparison measures is the gap to that reference.

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LBank

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 4.0
Support 3.0
Security 3.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 83.5494 € 0.10 % above market
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup the best order book in this comparison: it is the reference 0.00 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 0.50 €
Get 5,984484 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence. Lists many new, often volatile cryptos very early. The price shown here is an estimate, as the platform only publishes a last traded price.

Bitrue

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 3.5
Support 2.2
Security 2.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 83.5655 € 0.12 % above market
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.02 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 0.60 €
Get 5,983328 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence. Historically focused on the XRP ecosystem, and hacked in April 2023.

Finst

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Simple buyWithdrawableMobile appRecurring buyFrench-speaking supportCold storage
Ease of use 4.3
Fees 4.8
Support 4.0
Security 4.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 83.7032 € +0.24 € above market (0.28 %)
  • Trading fee 0.15 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.13 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 1.42 €
Get 5,973488 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.08 % of market price (168 readings)

Founded by former DEGIRO executives, with some of the lowest fees in Europe. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

Coinbase Advanced

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Ease of use 3.0
Fees 4.0
Support 4.0
Security 4.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 83.9940 € +0.53 € above market (0.63 %)
  • Trading fee 0.60 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.03 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 3.14 €
Get 5,952809 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.00 % of market price (157 readings)

Coinbase's trading interface, included with any Coinbase account: limit orders and fees that fall as your monthly volume grows.

BitOasis

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Simple buyWithdrawableMobile appAPI accessRecurring buy
Ease of use 3.8
Fees 3.3
Support 3.5
Security 3.8
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 83.9957 € +0.53 € above market (0.63 %)
  • Trading fee 0.58 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.05 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 3.15 €
Get 5,952684 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

The Gulf's leading exchange, licensed in Dubai. Prices in dirhams and riyals.

BloFin

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Ease of use 3.0
Fees 4.2
Support 3.0
Security 3.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.2174 € +0.75 € above market (0.90 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.80 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 4.46 €
Get 5,937013 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USD and converted to EUR at the market rate.

A young, leveraged-derivatives platform with no MiCA licence. Leverage can wipe out your whole stake very quickly.

Toobit

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 4.0
Support 2.7
Security 2.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.2311 € +0.77 € above market (0.92 %)
  • Trading fee 0.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.92 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 4.54 €
Get 5,93605 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

A young, derivatives-focused platform with no MiCA licence: little track record to judge how solid it is.

Bitfinex

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WithdrawableMobile appAPI accessCold storage
Ease of use 2.5
Fees 4.8
Support 3.0
Security 3.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.2355 € +0.77 € above market (0.92 %)
  • Trading fee 0.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.92 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 4.57 €
Get 5,935737 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USD and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Plateforme destinée aux utilisateurs avertis : dépôt minimum élevé, vérification d'identité longue et pas d'agrément MiCA. Le trading est sans frais, mais les dépôts et retraits en monnaie sont facturés.

KuCoin

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Ease of use 3.0
Fees 4.2
Support 2.7
Security 3.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.2887 € +0.82 € above market (0.99 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.88 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 4.88 €
Get 5,931994 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Few euro markets: most trading happens against USDT, which adds a conversion. European residents are served by the MiCA-licensed European entity.

Binance

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Ease of use 4.2
Fees 4.0
Support 3.5
Security 4.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3143 € +0.85 € above market (1.02 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.92 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.03 €
Get 5,930191 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.00 % of market price (168 readings)

Without a MiCA licence as of 1 July 2026, Binance no longer accepts new customers living in France and has suspended buying, selling, deposits and staking for French accounts. Outside France, check that it is authorised in your country before opening an account.

Ourbit

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Ease of use 2.8
Fees 4.3
Support 2.5
Security 2.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3201 € +0.85 € above market (1.02 %)
  • Trading fee 0.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.02 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.07 €
Get 5,929786 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

A very young exchange with no MiCA licence: little track record to judge how solid it is.

BTSE

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Ease of use 3.0
Fees 4.0
Support 3.0
Security 3.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3286 € +0.86 € above market (1.03 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.83 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.12 €
Get 5,929189 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USD and converted to EUR at the market rate.

A derivatives-focused platform with no MiCA licence: no European regulator can be turned to in a dispute.

OKX

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Simple buyWithdrawableMobile appAPI accessProof of reservesBuilt-in walletSelf-custodyRecurring buyFrench-speaking supportTax report
Ease of use 4.0
Fees 4.7
Support 4.0
Security 4.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3343 € +0.87 € above market (1.04 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.94 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.15 €
Get 5,928783 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.03 % of market price (168 readings)

European residents are served by OKX's European entity, which holds a MiCA licence. The platform regularly publishes a proof of reserves that each customer can check.

Gate

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SpotEarn / StakingFuturesMarginOptionsP2PLendingCopy tradingNFT
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WithdrawableMobile appAPI accessProof of reservesBuilt-in wallet
Ease of use 3.5
Fees 4.0
Support 3.2
Security 3.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3375 € +0.87 € above market (1.04 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.84 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.17 €
Get 5,928562 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Most trading happens against USDT, so a purchase in euros goes through a conversion. European residents are served by Gate's MiCA-licensed European entity.

CEX.IO

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Simple buyWithdrawableMobile appAPI accessRecurring buyInstant verification
Ease of use 4.0
Fees 3.5
Support 3.0
Security 3.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3378 € +0.87 € above market (1.04 %)
  • Trading fee 0.25 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.79 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.17 €
Get 5,928538 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USD and converted to EUR at the market rate.

A long-standing exchange based in the United Kingdom with no MiCA licence: an EU resident cannot turn to a European regulator in a dispute.

HTX

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 4.0
Support 2.5
Security 3.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3408 € +0.87 € above market (1.05 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.85 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.19 €
Get 5,92833 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence, no euro deposits, and the platform is closed to residents of France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Trading happens against USDT.

CoinW

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 3.5
Support 2.5
Security 2.7
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3412 € +0.88 € above market (1.05 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.95 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.19 €
Get 5,928302 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence and no euro deposits: trading happens against USDT.

Bitget

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SpotEarn / StakingFuturesMarginCopy tradingP2PLending
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WithdrawableMobile appAPI accessProof of reservesBuilt-in walletFrench-speaking support
Ease of use 3.5
Fees 4.0
Support 3.0
Security 3.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3744 € +0.91 € above market (1.09 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.99 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.38 €
Get 5,92597 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.15 % of market price (168 readings)

No MiCA licence, and the platform is closed to French residents. Elsewhere in the European Union, no European regulator can be approached in the event of a dispute.

Ramp Network simple buy

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Spot
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Simple buyWithdrawableSelf-custodyInstant verificationBuy onlyBU
Ease of use 4.5
Fees 2.5
Support 3.5
Security 3.8
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3748 € +0.91 € above market (1.09 %)
  • Trading fee 0.99 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.09 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.39 €
Get 5,925942 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.97 % of market price (168 readings)

A buy gateway: fees of 0.99% by bank transfer up to 3.90% by card are added to the market price. The crypto goes straight to your wallet; you cannot sell back.

BingX

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Ease of use 2.7
Fees 4.2
Support 3.5
Security 3.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3778 € +0.91 € above market (1.09 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.99 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.40 €
Get 5,925732 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence. Known for copy trading, which automatically mirrors other traders' positions: a risky practice that can amplify losses.

Bitvavo

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Simple buyWithdrawableMobile appAPI accessRecurring buyTax reportFrench-speaking supportCold storage
Ease of use 4.2
Fees 3.7
Support 4.0
Security 4.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3820 € +0.92 € above market (1.10 %)
  • Trading fee 0.25 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.84 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.43 €
Get 5,925438 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.01 % of market price (168 readings)

A Dutch MiCA-licensed exchange that works entirely in euros, with purchases from €1. Fees fall with your 30-day trading volume.

DigiFinex

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 3.5
Support 2.2
Security 2.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3910 € +0.93 € above market (1.11 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.91 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.48 €
Get 5,924804 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence and no euro deposits: trading happens against USDT.

WhiteBIT

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Ease of use 3.5
Fees 4.2
Support 3.2
Security 3.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.3944 € +0.93 € above market (1.11 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.01 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.50 €
Get 5,924564 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.09 % of market price (168 readings)

An exchange of Ukrainian origin, serving Europe from Lithuania. A proof of reserves is published.

XT.com

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 3.2
Support 2.5
Security 2.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.4088 € +0.94 € above market (1.13 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.93 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.59 €
Get 5,923552 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence and no euro deposits. Many small, thinly traded cryptos: check the price gap before buying.

Bybit

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Ease of use 4.0
Fees 4.5
Support 4.0
Security 4.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.4088 € +0.94 € above market (1.13 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.93 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.59 €
Get 5,923552 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.05 % of market price (168 readings)

European residents are served by Bybit EU, the entity licensed under MiCA in Austria. Some products of the global platform, including certain derivatives, are not offered there.

MEXC

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Ease of use 3.5
Fees 4.8
Support 3.0
Security 3.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.4122 € +0.95 € above market (1.13 %)
  • Trading fee 0.05 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.08 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.61 €
Get 5,923314 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.00 % of market price (168 readings)

Some of the lowest fees on the market, but no MiCA licence: in a dispute, no European regulator can be approached.

P2B

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 3.5
Support 2.5
Security 2.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.4177 € +0.95 € above market (1.14 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.94 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.64 €
Get 5,922927 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

An exchange specialising in small, recently launched cryptos, with no MiCA licence. Many markets are thinly traded, with wide price gaps.

Poloniex

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Ease of use 2.5
Fees 3.5
Support 2.2
Security 2.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.4275 € +0.96 € above market (1.15 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.95 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.70 €
Get 5,922239 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence and no euro deposits: purchases are made against USDT. The platform was hacked in November 2023.

Biconomy

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Ease of use 2.8
Fees 3.8
Support 2.5
Security 2.8
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.4668 € +1.00 € above market (1.20 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.10 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 5.93 €
Get 5,919483 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No MiCA licence. Many small, thinly traded cryptos: check the price gap before buying.

Bitstamp

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Ease of use 4.0
Fees 3.5
Support 3.2
Security 4.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.4990 € +1.03 € above market (1.24 %)
  • Trading fee 0.40 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.83 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 6.11 €
Get 5,91723 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.01 % of market price (168 readings)

One of the oldest exchanges still operating, founded in 2011 and owned by Robinhood since 2025. Its European entity is licensed under MiCA in Luxembourg.

MAX Exchange

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Ease of use 3.5
Fees 4.5
Support 3.0
Security 3.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.5087 € +1.04 € above market (1.25 %)
  • Trading fee 0.16 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.09 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 6.17 €
Get 5,916552 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Taiwan's leading exchange. Prices in New Taiwan dollars only.

Nexo simple buy

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Simple buyWithdrawableMobile appCrypto cardRecurring buyFrench-speaking support
Ease of use 4.5
Fees 4.0
Support 4.0
Security 4.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.5213 € +1.06 € above market (1.26 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.06 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 6.24 €
Get 5,91567 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.50 % of market price (168 readings)

Plateforme d'épargne et de prêt adossés à des cryptos, avec agrément MiCA depuis juillet 2026. Prêter vos actifs comporte un risque de contrepartie que le rendement affiché ne montre pas.

Upbit

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WithdrawableMobile appAPI access
Ease of use 3.0
Fees 4.2
Support 2.2
Security 3.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.6204 € +1.15 € above market (1.38 %)
  • Trading fee 0.05 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.33 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 6.82 €
Get 5,908738 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Reserved for Korean residents with a local bank account: a European visitor cannot open an account.

Bitkub

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Simple buyWithdrawableMobile appAPI access
Ease of use 3.5
Fees 3.0
Support 3.0
Security 3.2
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.6474 € +1.18 € above market (1.42 %)
  • Trading fee 0.25 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.16 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 6.98 €
Get 5,906858 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Thailand's leading exchange, licensed by the Thai SEC. Prices in baht only.

Crypto.com

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Ease of use 4.5
Fees 3.0
Support 3.5
Security 4.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.6533 € +1.19 € above market (1.42 %)
  • Trading fee 0.50 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.92 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 7.01 €
Get 5,906447 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.06 % of market price (168 readings)

The rate shown is that of the trading platform (Crypto.com Exchange). The consumer app applies a much wider spread.

BISON simple buy

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Ease of use 4.5
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.6672 € +1.20 € above market (1.44 %)
  • Trading fee 0.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.44 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 7.09 €
Get 5,905471 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.63 % of market price (168 readings)

Backed by the Stuttgart Stock Exchange. No advertised commission: the platform earns the price spread, around 1.25%. Reserved for residents of Germany and Austria.

CoinJar

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Ease of use 4.0
Fees 4.5
Support 3.0
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.6984 € +1.23 € above market (1.48 %)
  • Trading fee 0.10 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.38 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 7.28 €
Get 5,903298 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USD and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Present in Australia and the United Kingdom, with no euro markets.

Bit2Me

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Ease of use 4.3
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.7485 € +1.28 € above market (1.54 %)
  • Trading fee 0.60 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.93 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 7.57 €
Get 5,89981 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.01 % of market price (168 readings)

Spain's leading exchange, licensed under MiCA. French-language support and a euro order book: one of the few full European alternatives.

Coinmerce simple buy

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Ease of use 4.3
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.7740 € +1.31 € above market (1.57 %)
  • Trading fee 0.25 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.31 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 7.72 €
Get 5,898035 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.75 % of market price (168 readings)

A Dutch MiCA-licensed broker that is easy to use. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

Bitso

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Ease of use 4.0
Fees 3.5
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Security 3.5
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.8081 € +1.34 € above market (1.61 %)
  • Trading fee 0.78 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.82 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 7.91 €
Get 5,895666 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USD and converted to EUR at the market rate.

Latin America's leading exchange. No euro markets: it is aimed at residents of Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.

Kraken Pro

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Ease of use 4.5
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.8992 € +1.43 € above market (1.72 %)
  • Trading fee 0.80 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.90 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 8.44 €
Get 5,889337 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.02 % of market price (168 readings)

Kraken's advanced interface, free with any Kraken account: limit orders and fees that fall with your 30-day volume. Its European entity is licensed under MiCA in Ireland.

Trade Republic simple buy

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Ease of use 4.5
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.8999 € +1.43 € above market (1.72 %)
  • Trading fee 0.20 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.51 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 8.45 €
Get 5,889288 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.55 % of market price (168 readings)

A German bank where crypto is bought like a share: €1 per order plus the market maker's spread. Important: the crypto stays with the custodian and cannot be sent to your own wallet.

WazirX

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Ease of use 3.5
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Support 2.0
Security 2.0
Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 84.9803 € +1.51 € above market (1.81 %)
  • Trading fee 0.40 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.41 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 8.91 €
Get 5,883714 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

An Indian exchange hit by a major theft in 2024, followed by a lengthy restructuring: check the status of withdrawals before depositing any funds.

Kraken simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.0707 € +1.60 € above market (1.92 %)
  • Trading fee 1.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.90 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 9.43 €
Get 5,877464 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.02 % of market price (168 readings)

This is the price of the simple buy button. With the same account, Kraken Pro charges much less for the same order book. Kraken publishes a verifiable proof of reserves.

SwissBorg simple buy

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Ease of use 4.5
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.0894 € +1.62 € above market (1.95 %)
  • Trading fee 0.99 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.94 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 9.54 €
Get 5,876169 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.63 % of market price (168 readings)

The fee depends on your account tier, which is tied to how many of the platform's tokens you lock: from 1% with no commitment to about 0.25% at the top tier. The price shown here is for the entry tier.

Robinhood simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.1093 € +1.64 € above market (1.97 %)
  • Trading fee 0.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.97 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 9.66 €
Get 5,874797 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USD and converted to EUR at the market rate.

No advertised commission: the platform earns the price spread, about 1.9% on bitcoin when we measured it. Robinhood has also owned Bitstamp since 2025.

Luno simple buy

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Ease of use 3.5
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.1365 € +1.67 € above market (2.00 %)
  • Trading fee 0.60 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.39 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 9.81 €
Get 5,872924 SOL for 500 €

Price quoted in USDT and converted to EUR at the market rate.

An easy-to-use platform, mainly present in Africa and South-East Asia. No MiCA licence for residents of the European Union.

Coinbase simple buy

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Ease of use 4.0
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.2582 € +1.79 € above market (2.15 %)
  • Trading fee 1.49 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.63 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 10.51 €
Get 5,864539 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.00 % of market price (154 readings)

This is the price of the simple buy button, spread included. The same account gives access to Coinbase Advanced, which is much cheaper for the same order book.

Uphold simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.2629 € +1.80 € above market (2.15 %)
  • Trading fee 2.05 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 0.06 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 10.54 €
Get 5,864216 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.00 % of market price (168 readings)

No advertised commission: the platform earns the price spread, around 1.7% on bitcoin.

Banxa simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.6154 € +2.15 € above market (2.58 %)
  • Trading fee 0.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 2.58 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 12.55 €
Get 5,840071 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 1.50 % of market price (168 readings)

A buy gateway: the crypto goes straight to your wallet, and you cannot sell back. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

eToro simple buy

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Ease of use 4.5
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.6287 € +2.16 € above market (2.59 %)
  • Trading fee 1.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.57 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 12.63 €
Get 5,839163 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.75 % of market price (168 readings)

A broker: the price shown here is estimated from the market and the published spread. The account is held in dollars, so a euro deposit is converted.

Bitpanda simple buy

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Ease of use 4.2
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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 85.6436 € +2.18 € above market (2.61 %)
  • Trading fee 0.99 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.59 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 12.71 €
Get 5,838147 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 0.00 % of market price (168 readings)

A broker: the price shown already includes a spread on top of the stated fees. Twelve currencies are supported, including the Swiss franc and the zloty, with shares and precious metals on the same account.

Coinhouse simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 86.0392 € +2.57 € above market (3.08 %)
  • Trading fee 0.99 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 2.06 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 14.95 €
Get 5,811308 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 1.50 % of market price (168 readings)

The first provider registered in France, with human support that explains the pricing. Its fees are among the highest we compare. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

Revolut simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 86.0498 € +2.58 € above market (3.10 %)
  • Trading fee 1.49 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.56 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 15.01 €
Get 5,810586 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 1.00 % of market price (168 readings)

A neobank where crypto is just one feature among many. The fee depends on your plan — 1.49% on the free plan. Withdrawing to your own wallet is not possible for every crypto.

Deskoin simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 86.1049 € +2.64 € above market (3.16 %)
  • Trading fee 1.50 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.61 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 15.32 €
Get 5,806871 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 1.15 % of market price (168 readings)

A French broker whose fee schedule varies with the amount: the real cost depends on how much you invest. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

BTC Direct simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 86.1694 € +2.70 € above market (3.24 %)
  • Trading fee 1.50 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 1.69 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 15.69 €
Get 5,802527 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 1.13 % of market price (168 readings)

A Dutch broker that sends your crypto to your own wallet. French-language support. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

Coinify simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 86.3681 € +2.90 € above market (3.48 %)
  • Trading fee 1.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 2.44 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 16.80 €
Get 5,789172 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 1.62 % of market price (168 readings)

A Danish gateway built into several hardware wallets. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

Transak simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 87.3584 € +3.89 € above market (4.66 %)
  • Trading fee 2.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 2.57 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 22.28 €
Get 5,723551 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 1.50 % of market price (168 readings)

A buy gateway built into many wallets and apps: the crypto goes straight to your wallet, and you cannot sell back. The price shown is estimated from the published fee schedule.

MoonPay simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 88.7828 € +5.32 € above market (6.37 %)
  • Trading fee 1.00 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 5.31 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 29.94 €
Get 5,631724 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 2.08 % of market price (168 readings)

A buy gateway and the most expensive option we compare: about 4% above the market price when we measured it. Handy for buying by card from a wallet, costly for a large amount.

Mercuryo simple buy

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Price of 1 SOL — all fees included 90.4737 € +7.01 € above market (8.40 %)
  • Trading fee 3.95 %
  • Price markup gap to market price, before fees 4.11 %
  • Deposit fees 0.00 €
  • Total cost 38.73 €
Get 5,526467 SOL for 500 €

7-day average: 3.97 % of market price (155 readings)

A buy gateway, not an exchange: the crypto goes straight to your wallet with no account to open, but the price includes a margin of about 4% that the stated fees do not show. You cannot sell back.

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When you spot Solana on your screen, how much does it really cost to buy?

You’re scrolling through market data, seeing the name Solana pop up, and you wonder: “If I want to buy SOL, what will the final price look like?” The answer isn’t just the quoted rate. Hidden layers of cost sit behind every transaction, and understanding them can save you from paying more than you expect. Below we break down the most common fee types, explain why the “simplified purchase” button tends to cost more, and give you a quick checklist for picking the right platform.

What hidden costs can creep into a Solana purchase?

When you click “Buy,” the displayed price is only the starting point.
Fees can come from several places:

  • Deposit and withdrawal charges that some exchanges impose.
  • Network or blockchain fees that cover the cost of moving SOL on the network.
  • The spread between the best available ask and bid prices.

Question: Are all these fees obvious?
Answer: Not always. Some are shown upfront; others appear only after you confirm the trade.

Why is the simplified purchase button pricier than the order book?

The “simplified purchase” route offers instant confirmation and minimal setup, but it often hides a higher spread and extra processing charges. Exchanges add a convenience markup to cover the risk of slippage and the cost of liquidity provision.

Question: Can you avoid this markup?
Answer: Yes, by using the order book and placing a limit order at a price that matches your target.

Fee Type Typical Source
Deposit Bank transfer, credit card, or crypto deposit
Withdrawal Blockchain transaction, exchange withdrawal fee
Network Solana blockchain fee for processing the move
Spread Difference between best ask and best bid

How to pick the right platform for Solana?

Choosing where to buy SOL involves more than just looking at the displayed price. Consider these key points:

  1. Check the fee structure for deposits, withdrawals, and network usage.
  2. Look at liquidity—a high volume reduces the spread.
  3. Verify security measures, such as two‑factor authentication and cold storage.

Note: Many platforms advertise zero deposit fees, yet recover their margin through the spread or withdrawal costs.
Tip: Compare the quoted price with the actual cost after fees and spread before finalizing the trade.
Trap: Clicking “Express Buy” without checking how the rate is calculated often leads to paying more than necessary.

Conclusion

By dissecting the layers of cost and scrutinizing fee disclosures, you can navigate the Solana market more confidently. Start with a clear understanding of where each fee originates, then match that knowledge to a platform that aligns with your priorities. Ready to make your first Solana purchase? Keep these insights handy and watch how much smoother the process becomes.