# Step 1 - Purchase $AVAX

1\. Find an **exchange** that supports **$AVAX** : [Bitpanda](https://www.bitpanda.com/en), [Binance](https://www.binance.com/fr/register?ref=15993777), [Crypto.com](https://crypto.com/app/mi58xjam36), [FTX](https://ftx.com/#a=7013066)...

2\. **Create** an account by clicking “**Register**”

*Notice that Depending on the exchanges, you will have to make a **KYC** (Know Your Customer) and different security level (2FA, phone number….) to trade and/or withdraw your coins*

*3.* Make your first fiat **deposit** or use your credit card to **purchase** any assets with a “**direct buy**”.

4\. If you choose to deposit FIAT, search for an **$AVAX market** and trade the suitable cryptocurrency for **$AVAX**.

You just bought **$AVAX**, the native Avalanche token on **X-chain**.\
\&#xNAN;**/!\ Avalanche supports 3 different chains, the native token is represented by the X-chain.**\
**Don’t forget to transfer to your wallet using the right chain.**