You can buy XLM on cryptocurrency exchanges like Cointree. We're regulated by AUSTRAC to make sure your coins are safe and secure, offer low fees so you get the most crypto for every dollar invested, and provide you with free auto trading features. That's why tens of thousands of Aussies choose to trade on Cointree.

It's easy to buy Stellar on [Cointree](https://www.cointree.com/). To get started right now, simply create an account, verify your ID, deposit funds, and you're ready to make your first purchase. You can buy Stellar in minutes it's so easy. It's just as easy to sell XLM. You can convert your XLM to another cryptocurrency instantly or into AUD. It only takes a few clicks and is available 24/7.

Some people buy Stellar because they believe it's a good financial investment, while others buy it to support a more equitable financial ecosystem. Many buy it for both these reasons. As there is a finite supply of just over 50 billion XLM tokens, if overall demand for the token rises, then the price could follow. The demand can increase through speculators or people using the Stellar network and XLM token. To buy XLM is to make an investment into a more humanitarian and equitable cryptocurrency.

You can store all of your XLM tokens in your free multi-coin wallet, which you receive when you sign up with Cointree. You can store every [cryptocurrency](https://cryptocurrency/) listed on our exchange in the wallet, making it easy to trade between different digital currencies and manage a growing portfolio. To keep your digital currency secure, make sure you set up two factor authentication for your account. Alternatively, you can store your XLM in an external wallet that supports the XLM network.

The Stellar network is a platform connecting different banks, payment systems and individuals all over the world. You can build a technology stack that includes digital wallets, banking tools, and smart devices using the network. The overall vision is to help more people access financial services and send money at a fair price, and the community is actively working to achieve this goal. Many consider it an altruistic payment network. The network is designed to make international payments more efficient and completely painless. It's not designed to replace the existing financial system, rather, it's designed to improve it. Currently, international payments can take too long. [How long does it take to transfer money between banks?](https://www.cointree.com/learn/bank-transfer-times/) In Australia, bank transfer times can take up to five days. The Stellar network can make transactions faster and easier for everyone. The network can be used to trade any kind of digital money involving payments in a transparent and efficient way, making it an asset agnostic blockchain. The XLM token is used to participate in the network, which is why financial institutions must buy XLM coin to be part of the network.