Quick answer: You can trade Monero on KYC exchanges (best liquidity), non-KYC instant swaps (fast, no account), aggregators (shop best rate across many venues), P2P marketplaces (private, flexible), and atomic swaps (trustless BTC↔XMR).
For a living, community-maintained directory of options, visit Monerica's Exchanges category.
Top Choices at a Glance (with Links)
Comparison & Aggregation (find the best rate first)
- CypherGoat — fast, private, open source (also on Tor/I2P).
- Intercambio — no-KYC, no-log, Tor/I2P mirrors with multi-hop options.
- OrangeFren — checks many instant exchanges and surfaces the best offer.
- Trocador — aggregator set for rate hunting.
Non-KYC Instant Swap Exchanges (no account required)
- Alfacash • BitcoinVN • Changee • ChangeHero • ChangeNOW
- CoinCraddle • Exolix • FogSwap • Godex • LetsExchange
- Ninja.Exchange • PegasusSwap • Quickex • SecureShift
- Silent Exchange • SilkByte.io • SimpleSwap • StealthEX
- Swaponix • Swappix • SwapSwop • WizardSwap • xChange.me • XGRAM
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Marketplaces
- XMRGlobal — no-KYC P2P focused on Monero (Tor mirror available).
- Hodl Hodl — account-based, multi-sig escrow; XMR↔BTC pairs.
Atomic Swaps (trustless BTC↔XMR)
- eigenwallet — Bitcoin ⇄ Monero atomic exchange.
KYC Exchanges (U.S. option)
- Kraken — deep liquidity; XMR/USD, XMR/EUR, XMR/BTC pairs (regional restrictions apply).
How To Choose the Right Route
- Best overall price: Start with an aggregator (CoinoSwap, CypherGoat, Intercambio, OrangeFren, Trocador, SwapSpace/Swapzone/ZENX) to compare fees and effective rate.
- Fast & private swap: Use a non-KYC instant exchange from the list above; bring an address and follow the quoted instructions.
- Cash or bank transfers, custom fiat methods: Try P2P (XMRGlobal, Hodl Hodl) and negotiate terms directly with a counterparty.
- Trustless BTC↔XMR: Consider atomic swaps (eigenwallet) if you’re comfortable with on-chain, script-level flows.
- Max liquidity & order types: Use a KYC exchange like Kraken if compliance is acceptable to you.
Step-By-Step: Trading XMR Safely
- 1) Compare rates: Check 2–3 aggregators; verify the network fee, service fee, and estimated arrival time.
- 2) Test small: Send a low-value swap first to confirm routing and address format (especially integrated/subaddress on XMR).
- 3) Mind confirmations: Some services wait for multiple confirms; plan timing accordingly.
- 4) Verify destination: Paste addresses carefully; consider using a wallet with QR scan or copy-protection against clipboard malware.
- 5) Keep records: Save order IDs/TxIDs in case of support requests.
FAQ
- What’s the difference between an aggregator and an exchange? Aggregators search many exchanges to find you the best quote; the swap itself completes on a partner exchange.
- Do non-KYC services ever ask for KYC? Most advertise “no account / no KYC,” but some reserve the right to request it in edge cases (risk flags, large amounts). If privacy is critical, keep amounts modest and choose services with strong no-log policies.
- Can I use Tor/I2P? Several aggregators and P2P venues offer Tor/I2P mirrors. Note that some instant services may block Tor during fraud checks.
Next Steps
- Start with an aggregator (e.g., CoinoSwap, CypherGoat, Intercambio, Trocador) to find the best price.
- Execute the swap on a non-KYC instant exchange or go P2P if you prefer custom fiat rails.
- Bookmark the community directory Monerica.com for fresh listings, Tor mirrors, and service notes.
