Where to buy Immutable (IMX)

The two platforms, honestly compared

IMX is listed on both major Dutch exchanges. Both are MiCA-authorised under the AFM. The buying decision is fee arithmetic plus one network detail: IMX is an ERC-20 on Ethereum and the Immutable zkEVM gaming L2, so always confirm which network you are withdrawing to.

• Bitvavo — the larger catalogue, volume-tiered fees (0.25%/0.15% base), free SEPA/iDEAL deposits.
• Finst — flat 0.15% with no added spread, free deposits, flexible staking across listed assets.

What buying IMX actually costs

Deposits are free on both, and EUR withdrawals are free too. Finst’s flat 0.15% undercuts Bitvavo’s 0.25% base taker fee for most buyers; Bitvavo’s volume tiers beat it at scale. On crypto withdrawals, Bitvavo passes on only the network fee, while Finst adds a €2.50 baseline per withdrawal.

Worked example — a €1,000 IMX purchase:

• Finst: €1,000 × 0.15% = €1.50 in fees, no added spread.
• Bitvavo: €1,000 × 0.25% = €2.50 at the base taker tier.

Withdraw once: the network fee on Bitvavo (Ethereum fees apply, often €1–3 during congestion), or that plus €2.50 on Finst.

How to buy IMX step by step

1. Create an account on Bitvavo or Finst and complete ID verification.
2. Deposit EUR — free SEPA or iDEAL on both.
3. Place your order — market for instant execution, or a limit order at your price.
4. Decide where the IMX lives — custodial until you withdraw it.
5. Withdraw to an EVM wallet — IMX is Ethereum-based; use a 0x address and confirm the network shown by the exchange before confirming the withdrawal.

The network detail

IMX lives in the Immutable ecosystem, which has two sides:

• As an ERC-20 on Ethereum — this is what Bitvavo and Finst withdraw; any EVM wallet (Rabby, MetaMask, Ledger, Trezor) holds it.
• In Immutable games — game balances often live in the ecosystem’s Passport wallet on Immutable’s chains. Those are separate balances from the IMX you buy on an exchange; they don’t merge automatically.

When withdrawing from Bitvavo or Finst, use the exact network shown in the withdrawal screen and a standard EVM address. If you later bridge IMX to Immutable’s gaming chains, follow the official bridge instructions.

After you buy

An exchange balance is custodial. If you play Immutable games, the ecosystem’s own Passport wallet handles game balances — but for IMX you actually own as an asset, a self-custody EVM wallet (Rabby, MetaMask, or a Ledger/Trezor) is the right home. See our Immutable wallet guide for the full split.

Who should buy on which platform

• One-time buyers — Finst’s flat 0.15% is cheaper for a single IMX position.
• Frequent movers — Bitvavo’s network-fee-only withdrawals win; Ethereum gas is the real variable cost to watch.
• Gamers — separate “exchange IMX” from “in-game IMX”: the token you buy on an exchange is the asset you can hold in self-custody; in-game balances are managed by the game’s wallet.

The migration note

Immutable migrated IMX from its original Layer-1 chain to Ethereum-based infrastructure over 2024–2025, and the exchange listing reflects the current Ethereum-based asset. The practical consequence: a wallet that holds “IMX” on the wrong network shows a balance that may not be the same asset. When you buy on Bitvavo or Finst, the withdrawal is the exchange’s listed version on the network shown — and the receiving wallet should be one that resolves the same listing. If in doubt, check the token contract address in your wallet against the exchange’s listing page.

Exchanges compared

Verified 6 Aug 2026.

How we evaluate

Every recommendation is based on our published methodology: we separate self-custody wallets, hardware wallets, custodial exchanges and buying platforms, and score each with its own criteria. We label everything as hands-on tested, documentation reviewed, or not yet tested. Commissions never determine rankings.

Read our full methodology

Sources & evidence

• OfficialBitvavo — Immutable listing ↗
• OfficialFinst — Immutable listing ↗
• OfficialBitvavo — fees ↗
• OfficialFinst — fees ↗

Changelog

• 8 Aug 2026Expanded to full buy anatomy: step-by-step purchase flow, worked fee examples and IMX network guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Immutable listed on Bitvavo?

Yes — Bitvavo lists IMX for trading and withdrawals, with free SEPA/iDEAL deposits and MiCA authorisation (AFM).

Is Immutable listed on Finst?

Yes — Finst lists IMX for spot trading with SEPA/iDEAL deposits, flat 0.15% fees and MiCA authorisation (AFM).

Can I withdraw IMX from Bitvavo or Finst?

Yes — both support withdrawals to external wallets on the Ethereum network (or Immutable zkEVM if offered). Bitvavo charges only the network fee; Finst adds a €2.50 fixed baseline per crypto withdrawal.

Which exchange is cheaper for buying IMX?

On withdrawals, Bitvavo passes on only the network fee, Finst adds a €2.50 baseline — but with IMX the network choice matters more than the fee: confirm whether you are withdrawing on Ethereum or Immutable zkEVM before confirming.

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