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Cronos (CRO) is the native token of the Cronos blockchain, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 developed by Crypto.com. CRO is used for gas fees, staking, and governance across the Cronos and Crypto.com ecosystems. African traders can buy and sell CRO on Bitget and Bybit.
This guide shows how to buy Cronos (CRO) in South Africa using ZAR on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: Cronos (native) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes
How to Buy Cronos in South Africa
- Register on Bitget or Bybit and complete KYC.
- Buy USDT via P2P — Buy → USDT → ZAR → pick a seller accepting bank transfer, FNB. Fee: 0%.
- Spot swap to CRO — Spot → CRO/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- CRO is in your wallet.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZAR → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → CRO (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Buy CRO | ~0.1% |