Buy Polkadot
Kraken
Our recommendation
Price for 1 DOT = $1.83
Best places to buy Polkadot
2025-12-31T10:20:21.45641+00:00
- Bank
Price for 1 DOT
$1.81
- Bank
Price for 1 DOT
$1.83
Price for 1 DOT
$1.81
- Bank
Price for 1 DOT
$1.82
- Bank
Price for 1 DOT
$1.83
- Bank
Price for 1 DOT
$1.84
Prices last updated at 2025-12-31T10:20:21.45641+00:00,
Source: Exchange APIs
Step-by-step: How to buy Polkadot
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 Polkadot (DOT) to buy
Navigate to the buy or trading section and select Polkadot (DOT) from the list of available cryptocurrencies. Alternatively, you can type “Polkadot” 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 Polkadot 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.
When should I buy Polkadot?
Whether it’s a good time to buy Polkadot 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 DOT. Note: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research.
Our momentum indicator currently shows a neutral signal for Polkadot (DOT), suggesting an unclear market direction. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Polkadot 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 Polkadot has been falling, which may be a warning signal for a downward movement.
Current price
All-time high
Price trend
Fear & Greed Index
Relative Strength Index
News sentiment
Most relevant Polkadot news
POSITIVE•coindesk.com
Polkadot advances as Coinbase unlocks integration with USDC stablecoin
NEGATIVE•coindesk.com
Polkadot Plunges 11% Breaking Below $2.05 Support Level Amid Broader Selloff
POSITIVE•coindesk.com
Polkadot Gains 9% After Breaking Key $2.25 Resistance
NEGATIVE•coindesk.com
DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support
Buying Polkadot: One-time or dollar-cost averaging (DCA)?
One-time investment
Your loss
-$1,318.52
Deposited
$2,000
One-time
Price for 1 DOT
Portfolio value
Dollar-cost averaging (DCA)
Your loss
-$1,257.62
Deposited
$54/month
37 months
Avg. price for 1 DOT
Portfolio value
| Start date | 1 year ago | 2 years ago | 3 years ago | 4 years ago | 5 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-time | ↓-79.95% | ↓-64.96% | ↓-65.93% | ↓-95.13% | ↓-65.16% |
| DCA plan | ↓-54.97% | ↓-61.94% | ↓-62.88% | ↓-67.95% | ↓-72.12% |
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