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How and where to buy Filecoin (FIL)

Kraken

Our recommendation

Price for 1 FIL = $2.11

including 0.99% fees

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Best places to buy Filecoin

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Binance

Low fees
Many features
No US access
Not for beginners

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 FIL

$2.09

Lowest price

including 0.1% fees

Go to Binance

Our recommendation

Kraken

Regulated exchange
High security
Easy to use
Many features

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 FIL

$2.11

including 0.99% fees

Go to Kraken

Bitget

For traders
Low fees
Easy to use
Many features
No US access
Not for beginners

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 FIL

$2.09

including 0.09% fees

Go to Bitget

OKX

Regulated exchange
Low fees
Easy to use
Many features
No US access
Poor customer support

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 FIL

$2.10

including 0.35% fees

Go to OKX

Coinbase

Regulated exchange
High security
Easy to use
Many features
High fees
Poor customer support

Payment methods

Bank

Price for 1 FIL

$2.12

including 1.49% fees

Go to Coinbase

Prices last updated at 2025-11-15T16:45:18.263132+00:00,
Source: Exchange APIs

Step-by-step: How to buy Filecoin

Create an account at a crypto exchange

Create an account at Kraken (our recommendation) or Binance (currently offering the lowest FIL price). Sign up with email and password. In most cases, the next step is an identity verification process, so it’s best to have your ID card or passport ready.

Add a payment method

Add your preferred payment method to your account. Depending on the exchange, you can choose between credit card, bank transfer, or instant payment options. Some exchanges also support PayPal or Apple Pay, although these usually come with slightly higher fees.

Select Filecoin (FIL) to buy

Navigate to the buy or trading section and select Filecoin (FIL) from the list of available cryptocurrencies. Alternatively, you can type “Filecoin” into the search bar. Some exchanges also offer different order types, such as market or limit orders.

Enter amount & complete purchase

Enter the amount in dollars you want to use to buy Filecoin and review the transaction details such as fees and exchange rate. Confirm the purchase, and within a few seconds, the purchased coins will be credited to your account.

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When should I buy Filecoin?

Whether it’s a good time to buy Filecoin depends on various factors — and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. However, here are a few indicators that may currently support or argue against buying FIL. Note: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research.

Neutral

Momentum

Our momentum indicator currently shows a neutral signal for Filecoin (FIL), suggesting an unclear market direction. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Filecoin is at a neutral level. The Fear & Greed Index currently shows fear, which has often been a buying opportunity in the past. Over the past 30 days, the price trend of Filecoin has been falling, which may be a warning signal for a downward movement.

Current price

$2.09

All-time high

Apr 01, 2021

$236.84

↓-99.12%

18/30 days

Price trend

Negative

FearGreed

Fear & Greed Index

Fear

47.45

BuySell

Relative Strength Index

Neutral

NegativePositive

News sentiment

Positive

Most relevant Filecoin news

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55/100

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Buying Filecoin: One-time or dollar-cost averaging (DCA)?

One-time investment

With a one-time investment, you invest your entire planned amount in Filecoin (FIL) all at once and hold your position for the long term. The idea behind this strategy is simple: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” In other words, staying invested as long as possible is often better than trying to find the perfect entry point.

Buy FIL on Kraken

Your loss

-61.20%

-$1,224.07

Deposited

$2,000

One-time

Price for 1 FIL

$5.39

Portfolio value

$775.93

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA)

With dollar-cost averaging, you automatically invest a fixed amount into Filecoin (FIL) each month. This strategy helps you benefit from price fluctuations—sometimes buying cheaper, sometimes more expensive—ultimately averaging out your entry price over time. The key advantage: you don't need to worry about finding the “right time” to invest.

Start DCA on Kraken

Your loss

-44.54%

-$890.73

Deposited

$54/month

37 months

Avg. price for 1 FIL

$4.33

Portfolio value

$1,109.27

Start date	1 year ago	2 years ago	3 years ago	4 years ago	5 years ago
One-time	↓-43.86%	↓-45.85%	↓-61.20%	↓-96.58%	↓-92.83%
DCA plan	↓-25.05%	↓-40.90%	↓-44.54%	↓-53.74%	↓-61.90%

Start date

1 year ago

2 years ago

3 years ago

4 years ago

5 years ago

One-time

↓-43.86%

↓-45.85%

↓-61.20%

↓-96.58%

↓-92.83%

DCA plan

↓-25.05%

↓-40.90%

↓-44.54%

↓-53.74%

↓-61.90%

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