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Arbitrum (ARB) is Ethereum’s largest Layer 2 network by TVL, offering near-instant, low-cost transactions. ARB is the governance token of the Arbitrum ecosystem and is widely traded on Bitget and Bybit.
This guide shows how to buy Arbitrum (ARB) in South Africa using ZAR on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: Arbitrum One (ERC-20) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 1-3 minutes
Steps to Buy Arbitrum in South Africa
- Create an account on Bitget or Bybit. Complete KYC (5-10 minutes).
- Buy USDT via P2P: P2P Trading → Buy → USDT → ZAR → pick a seller accepting bank transfer, FNB. Fee: 0%.
- Swap to ARB: Spot Trading → ARB/USDT → market buy. Executes instantly. Fee: 0.1%.
- Your ARB is now in your account wallet.
Total Cost
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZAR → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → ARB (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Full ARB purchase | ~0.1% |