How to buy Qtum (QTUM)

How to buy and use Qtum (QTUM) on its native network

Qtum is a cryptocurrency launched in 2017. It is a decentralized blockchain network that supports smart contracts through the Ethereum Virtual Machine. The project is a hybrid that combines Bitcoin's UTXO model with a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. This design allows it to incorporate updates from both Bitcoin and Ethereum into its own development.

Verified routes to get QTUM

You can acquire QTUM through several centralized exchanges. Availability and KYC requirements vary by country.

• Binance
• Upbit
• OKX
• HTX
• MEXC (0% maker fees on spot)
• Bybit (0.1% trading fee)
• LBank
• CoinW
• XT.COM
• Bithumb
• WhiteBIT
• Hotcoin
• CoinEx
• IndoEx
• Tapbit
• Bitget
• Kraken
• Gate
• Tokocrypto
• Pionex
• Binance TH
• Binance TR
• Crypto.com Exchange
• Bitbank
• CEX.IO
• OKJ
• HitBTC
• Binance.US
• BYDFi
• Coinstore
• Giottus
• XBO.com
• DigiFinex
• FMFW.io
• Poloniex
• Coinone

What the native network does

The Qtum network is a general purpose blockchain. It allows developers to build smart contracts using the Ethereum Virtual Machine. The network supports multiple token standards. These include QRC-20, which is an implementation of ERC-20, and qBRC-20.

The blockchain uses a proof-of-stake consensus. This means anyone with an internet connection and a device capable of running a node can participate in transaction validation. There is no requirement to vote for centralized validators. Block targets average 32 seconds, and each block can store up to 8000kb of data.

Wallet, transfer, and network-fee checks

QTUM is a native coin. It is not a token hosted on another platform. When transferring QTUM, you must use the native Qtum network.

You can verify addresses and transactions using the official Qtum explorer. For those who want to inspect the implementation, the source code is available. Detailed technical specifications are found in the whitepaper.

Self-custody and withdrawal risks

Deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for the listed routes unless the exchange explicitly states it. Do not assume that every exchange supports the same network or has the same withdrawal limits.

Users should verify the specific network supported by their wallet before initiating a transfer. Ignoring KYC requirements or country-specific restrictions can lead to account issues. Always check the current status of deposits and withdrawals on the exchange before funding an account.

Sources and methodology

The routes listed in this guide come only from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and CoinMarketCap news for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap pages is treated as low-confidence context and is not used as proof of liquidity, fees, or contract safety. Live market values are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.