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Fantom (FTM) is a fast, scalable DeFi-focused blockchain with near-instant finality and extremely low fees. FTM powers the Fantom ecosystem and is listed on both Bitget and Bybit for African crypto traders.
This guide explains how to buy Fantom (FTM) in South Africa using ZAR on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: Fantom Opera | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 1-3 seconds
How to Buy Fantom in South Africa
- Register on Bitget or Bybit and verify your identity (ID required).
- P2P buy USDT — Buy → USDT → ZAR → select a seller accepting bank transfer, FNB. Fee: 0%.
- Spot swap to FTM — Spot Trading → FTM/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- Done! FTM is in your account.
Fee Breakdown: Buying Fantom in South Africa
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZAR → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → FTM (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Buy FTM | ~0.1% |