How to buy Near Protocol (NEAR) on Bybit?

Creating a Bybit Account

1. Navigate to the official Bybit website and click the “Sign Up” button located in the top-right corner.

2. Enter a valid email address or phone number, create a strong password, and complete the CAPTCHA verification.

3. Confirm your registration via the email or SMS verification code sent by Bybit.

4. Proceed to complete identity verification (KYC) by uploading government-issued ID and a selfie holding that document.

5. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) using Google Authenticator or a hardware security key for enhanced account protection.

Funding Your Bybit Wallet

1. Log into your Bybit account and go to the “Assets” section, then select “Deposit”.

2. Choose either fiat currency or cryptocurrency as your deposit method depending on your preference and regional availability.

3. For fiat deposits, select your local currency and follow the instructions to complete a bank transfer or use a supported payment gateway.

4. For crypto deposits, select NEAR or a bridging asset like USDT, copy the provided wallet address, and initiate the transfer from your external wallet.

5. Wait for network confirmations—NEAR transfers typically settle within seconds, while USDT on Ethereum may require multiple block confirmations.

Placing a NEAR Purchase Order

1. Access the “Trade” tab and select “Spot Trading” from the dropdown menu.

2. Search for “NEAR/USDT” in the trading pair list and click to open the order book interface.

3. Choose between market, limit, or stop-limit order types based on your execution preference and price sensitivity.

4. Enter the quantity of NEAR you wish to acquire and specify the price if placing a limit order.

5. Click “Buy NEAR” to submit the order; executed trades appear instantly in your “Order History” and update your spot wallet balance.

Storing NEAR Securely After Purchase

1. Go to “Assets” > “Spot Wallet” and locate your NEAR balance.

2. Click “Withdraw” and enter the destination NEAR wallet address—ensure it supports the NEAR Protocol mainnet.

3. Double-check the recipient address character-by-character, as NEAR addresses are case-sensitive and irreversible.

4. Input the withdrawal amount and confirm with your 2FA code or approved biometric prompt.

5. Monitor the transaction on explorer.near.org using the transaction hash provided after submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I buy NEAR directly with a credit card on Bybit?A: Yes, Bybit supports credit/debit card purchases for select fiat currencies. Select “Buy Crypto” > “Credit/Debit Card”, choose your currency, enter the USD equivalent amount, and select NEAR from the asset list.

Q: Is there a minimum NEAR purchase amount on Bybit?A: The minimum order size for NEAR/USDT spot trading is 0.1 NEAR. Card purchases may enforce higher minimums depending on payment processor policies.

Q: Why does my NEAR withdrawal show “pending” for several minutes?A: Bybit batches NEAR withdrawals for efficiency. Final confirmation occurs once the batch is submitted to the NEAR blockchain, usually within 2–5 minutes under normal network conditions.

Q: Do I need to pay gas fees when buying NEAR on Bybit?A: No. Bybit absorbs all protocol-level gas costs for spot trades. You only pay the trading fee, which is tiered based on your 30-day trading volume and whether you are the maker or taker.