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This guide shows how to sell Stellar Lumens (XLM) in Ethiopia and receive ETB via CBE Birr, Telebirr, bank transfer.
Crypto is in a legal grey zone in Ethiopia. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has not banned it, but has not issued formal regulation either. Millions of Ethiopians access it via P2P. Some ISPs block exchange websites — a VPN resolves this. Use reputable platforms and monitor NBE announcements for any changes.
How to Sell Stellar Lumens in Ethiopia
- Log into Bitget or Bybit with your XLM holdings.
- Spot Trade: XLM/USDT → market sell. Converts instantly to USDT.
- P2P Trade: Sell → USDT → filter ETB → pick buyer offering CBE Birr, Telebirr, bank transfer.
- Confirm payment received in your bank/mobile money → release USDT escrow. Done.
Fee Summary
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLM → USDT (Spot) | 0.1% |
| 2 | USDT → ETB (P2P) | 0% |
| Total | Full cash-out | ~0.1% |