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Pepe (PEPE) is the largest meme coin on Ethereum, inspired by the iconic internet meme “Pepe the Frog.” Launched in April 2023, PEPE rapidly became one of the biggest meme coins by market cap, surpassing $10 billion at its 2024 peak. Unlike many meme coins, PEPE has no utility — its value is driven purely by community, culture, and speculative demand. Despite high Ethereum gas fees, PEPE remains one of the most actively traded tokens globally. African investors can buy and sell PEPE on Bitget and Bybit using local currencies.
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.
Ethiopian investors can buy Pepe (PEPE) using CBE Birr or Telebirr via P2P on Bitget and Bybit. This guide shows you how to go from ETB to PEPE safely and quickly.
✓ Network: ERC-20 (Ethereum) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$2-5 (ERC-20) | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes | ✓ Available on: Bitget & Bybit
How to Buy Pepe in Ethiopia — Step by Step
- Register on Bitget or Bybit — Sign up with your email, set a strong password, and complete KYC. Takes 5-10 minutes.
- Buy USDT via P2P with ETB — P2P Trading → Buy → USDT → ETB. Choose a merchant accepting CBE Birr, Telebirr, bank transfer with a high completion rate. Fee: 0%.
- Swap USDT to PEPE on Spot — Spot Trading → PEPE/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- Secure your PEPE — For long-term holding, withdraw to a personal wallet. For trading, the exchange wallet is fine.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ETB → USDT (P2P) | 0% | 5-15 min |
| 2 | USDT → PEPE (Spot) | 0.1% | Instant |
| Total | Buy PEPE | ~0.1% | ~20-30 min |
Is It Safe to Buy Crypto in Africa?
Yes — when using reputable, globally regulated exchanges. To protect yourself:
- Enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) on your Bitget/Bybit account immediately after registering.
- Only trade with verified P2P merchants — look for high completion rates and positive feedback.
- Never share your password, 2FA codes, or seed phrases with anyone.
- Invest only what you can afford to lose — crypto prices are volatile.
- Consider withdrawing to a personal wallet for long-term holdings.