How to Buy SOL on MEXC?

Account Registration and Verification

1. Visit https://www.mexc.com/ and click the 'Register' button located in the top-right corner of the homepage.

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

3. Confirm registration by clicking the activation link sent to your email or entering the SMS code received on your phone.

4. Proceed to the 'Identity Verification' section under Account Settings and upload clear images of both sides of your government-issued ID.

5. Complete facial recognition verification by following the on-screen prompts to ensure biometric alignment with submitted documents.

Funding Your MEXC Account

1. Navigate to the 'Assets' tab and select 'Deposit' to begin funding your account with USDT or other supported stablecoins.

2. Choose the preferred blockchain network for depositing USDT — options include TRC-20, ERC-20, BEP-20, Solana (SOL), and others — each carrying different fee structures and confirmation speeds.

3. Copy the generated deposit address and initiate a transfer from your external wallet or another exchange platform.

4. Wait for network confirmations; most deposits arrive within 1–5 minutes depending on selected chain congestion levels.

5. Once credited, verify the updated USDT balance under the 'Spot Wallet' section before proceeding to trade.

Navigating the SOL Trading Interface

1. Click on the 'Trade' menu and select 'Spot' to access the centralized order book interface.

2. Use the search bar to type “SOL” and select the desired trading pair — commonly SOL/USDT, SOL/BTC, or SOL/ETH.

3. Review real-time market depth, recent trades, and price charts displayed on the right-hand side of the interface.

4. Choose between market, limit, stop-limit, or conditional order types based on execution preferences and risk tolerance.

5. Input the quantity and price (if using limit orders), then click “Buy SOL” to submit the order to the matching engine.

Withdrawal and Custody Options

1. After acquiring SOL, users may hold it in their MEXC Spot Wallet or initiate a withdrawal to an external Solana-compatible wallet.

2. Go to 'Assets' → 'Withdraw' → select SOL, then paste the destination wallet address verified for Solana Mainnet compatibility.

3. Confirm the network — only Solana (SOL) chain is supported for native SOL withdrawals; cross-chain bridging is not applicable here.

4. Enter the amount to withdraw and review the displayed network fee, which remains fixed at 1 SOL per transaction as of 2026.

5. Submit the request and approve it via Google Authenticator or hardware key if two-factor authentication is enabled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I buy SOL directly with fiat currency on MEXC?A: No. MEXC does not support direct fiat-to-SOL purchases. Users must first acquire USDT or BTC through P2P or third-party gateways, then trade for SOL.

Q: Is SOL staking available on MEXC?A: Yes. MEXC offers SOL staking services under the 'Earn' tab, allowing users to delegate tokens and earn yield without transferring assets off-platform.

Q: What is the minimum SOL order size on MEXC?A: The minimum tradable quantity for SOL/USDT is 0.01 SOL, subject to real-time liquidity conditions and order book depth.

Q: Does MEXC support Solana token swaps like SPL tokens?A: MEXC lists over 1889 cryptocurrencies, including major SPL tokens such as BONK, JUP, and RAY. These can be traded against USDT or SOL directly in the Spot market.