What are Avalanche and AVAX?
Avalanche is a blockchain platform for decentralized applications and custom blockchains. AVAX is the native utility token of Avalanche. On the network, AVAX is used to pay transaction fees and help secure the platform.
How to buy Avalanche in the US
In the Crypto.com App, the basic flow is:
- Sign up and verify your identity. Download the Crypto.com App or register online and confirm your email.
- Add funds to your account.
- Go to the trading screen, select Avalanche and complete your purchase.
You can start with as little as US$1.
Ways to fund an Avalanche purchase
You can fund your account and buy Avalanche using bank transfers, including ACH or wire, debit or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto deposited from another wallet.
If you transfer crypto into the App, check that the token and network are supported and that you’re sending it to the correct address. Crypto transactions are irreversible. If this is your first crypto deposit, you can try a small transfer after checking the details.
Holding Avalanche vs day trading Avalanche
Holding Avalanche generally means buying and keeping it for a longer period, with the expectation that its value may increase over time.
Day trading Avalanche means buying and selling over short timeframes, often within the same day, to try to profit from price volatility. It requires more time, skill and risk management because outcomes depend heavily on timing and market swings.




