Consensus model
Proof-of-Stake: validators lock 32 ETH to propose blocks and earn staking rewards.
Buying Ethereum with Mercuryo
Everything you want to know before your first ETH purchase, and how to actually do it
About the asset
Ethereum: smart contracts, gas and validators
Ethereum (ETH) is the leading smart-contract platform. Live since 2015, it runs most of DeFi, NFTs and on-chain apps. Proof-of-stake validators have secured the network since 2022
- $229BTotal market capitalisation, second-largest crypto asset
- 120METH in circulation. Post-Merge issuance is balanced by the EIP-1559 burn
- 1M+Validators securing the network through proof-of-stake
ETH / USD · 2020–2026, monthly+1,456%vs Jan 1 2020
$2K$4K$6K
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First-of-month ETH-USD prices, Jan 2020 – Jun 2026. Source: Binance.
Market data as of August 2026, chart to June 2026. Sources: CoinGecko, Etherscan, Crypto.com Research, refreshed quarterly.
Block time
~12 seconds per slot. Full finality in about 13 minutes.
Steps
How to buy or on-ramp Ethereum
The flow runs within Mercuryo, so you stay in one widget during verification, payment, or network confirmation
Start with fiat currency and amount
Pick USD, EUR or one of 50+ supported currencies to pay for ETH. You'll see the live quote with all fees included.
Choose ETH as your cryptocurrency
Ethereum is the default for this guide. You can also pick from any other supported asset on the same widget.
Enter your Ethereum wallet address
Copy and paste the address of the wallet you want to send ETH to. Mercuryo will validate the format and network before proceeding.
Choose a payment method and click "Buy"
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer, pick what works for you. Enter your email for the receipt.
Verify your account
One-time KYC for first purchases. Once confirmed, ETH arrives in your wallet, typically within minutes after network confirmation.
Wallets
Where to keep your Ethereum
Here you can find the most popular wallets used with Mercuryo, but you’re also free to pick your own
MetaMask
The default Ethereum wallet. Extension and mobile, works with every major dApp.
Trust Wallet
Mobile multi-chain wallet with native Ethereum support and an in-app dApp browser.
Ledger Live
Companion app for Ledger hardware. Sign ETH transactions fully offline.
Tangem
Hardware wallet in a card. Tap to sign over NFC, keys never leave the chip.
Strong sides
Why buy with Mercuryo
Safe and fast crypto payments with international licenses, and more reasons to trust
Trusted by 12M+ users
Processing crypto-fiat flows since 2018. Regulated, licensed, audited.
150+ countries
Supported across most regions. Fiat-currency picker covers USD, EUR and 50+ more.
15-second checkout
One-tap checkout from "Buy" to network broadcast, no forms to refill, no waiting around.
Popular payment methods
Apple/Google and Revolut Pay, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer and more. Pick the one that fits your region.
Compliance first
FCA-aligned KYC, AML monitoring, ISO 27001 controls. Security is a brand commitment, not an afterthought.
Caps at 3.95%
Transparent pricing with all fees included in the quote. No surprise spreads, no hidden network markups.
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Get Ethereum in about 15 seconds
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards, or bank transfer. You'll see all the fees before you confirm, and no Mercuryo account is needed.
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