Best Runes Marketplaces in 2026: Where to Buy and Sell Bitcoin Runes

Runes trading moved around a lot in the last year. Magic Eden closed its Bitcoin marketplace in March 2026, OKX shut its Runes market in June 2025, and Leather dropped Runes support in April 2026. If an older guide sent you to one of those, this is where Runes trade now.

The short answer: for on-chain Runes trading in 2026, use Satflow or UniSat for order-book trading, Xverse for quick in-wallet swaps, and DotSwap for AMM swaps. For the largest Runes, like DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON, centralized exchanges such as Kraken have the most volume.

Checked November 11, 2026. Fees and listings change, so confirm on each site before you trade.

The 5 best Runes marketplaces in 2026

Marketplace	Type	Fee	Best for
Satflow	Order book (PSBT listings and bids)	Check the site	Runes listings and bids
UniSat	Order book (PSBT)	0.5% (no service fee on orders under 200,000 sats)	UniSat wallet users, batch buys
Xverse	Swap aggregator inside the wallet	Network fee plus the routed venue’s fee	Quick buys without leaving your wallet
DotSwap	AMM (automated market maker)	Varies by pool and route; shown in the quote	Instant swaps against a liquidity pool
Kraken and other exchanges	Centralized exchange	Exchange trading fees	The largest Runes, such as DOG

1. Satflow

Satflow is an on-chain marketplace that supports Runes listings and bids. You list Runes for sale or place bids, and trades settle on Bitcoin through partially signed Bitcoin transactions (PSBTs), so your Runes stay in your wallet until a trade executes. It also has a live mempool feed, bulk Rune transfers and snipe protection.

Use it if you want to trade popular Runes on an order book and place bids instead of buying at the ask.

2. UniSat

UniSat runs one of the longest-standing Runes markets alongside its wallet. You can buy single listings or batch-buy several at once, and list or unlist your own. Its published fee for Runes is 0.5%, with no service fee on orders below 200,000 sats.

Use it if you already use the UniSat wallet or trade smaller amounts where the fee waiver applies.

3. Xverse

Xverse is a Bitcoin wallet with a built-in Runes swap. It fetches quotes from several venues, including UniSat and DotSwap, and lets you pick a route without leaving the wallet. You pay the Bitcoin network fee plus whatever the routed venue charges.

Use it if you want the simplest path from BTC to a Rune and already hold Bitcoin in Xverse.

4. DotSwap

DotSwap (now part of Nexus) is an automated market maker: you swap against a liquidity pool instead of matching with a seller. Your slippage limit is written into the PSBT you sign, so the price can’t move against you beyond what you accepted. Fees vary by pool and route, so check the quote before you sign. DotSwap isn’t available in some regions.

Use it if you want an instant swap with a guaranteed worst-case price.

5. Kraken and other centralized exchanges

The biggest Runes also trade on centralized exchanges, often with more volume than any on-chain venue. DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON’s largest market is DOG/USD on Kraken, and it also trades on MEXC, Gate and others. LIQUIDIUM•TOKEN trades on Gate (LIQ/USDT). Exchanges are custodial: you deposit, trade, then withdraw the Runes to your own wallet.

Use it if you’re trading one of the few large Runes and want fiat pairs and deep order books.

Runes marketplaces that closed or changed

Venue	What changed
Magic Eden	Closed its Bitcoin marketplace on March 9, 2026 and Runes on March 27, 2026. Magic Eden now supports Solana only.
OKX Wallet	Discontinued its Runes marketplace on June 5, 2025. The wallet still shows and transfers Runes.
Leather	Ended Runes support on April 16, 2026.
Liquidium Swap	Liquidium’s own Runes swap has been discontinued. Liquidium.WTF focuses on Runes-backed loans (below).

How to choose a Runes marketplace

• Order book or AMM. Order books (Satflow, UniSat) let you set your own price and place bids. AMMs (DotSwap) fill instantly at the pool price, which can slip on large trades in thin pools.
• Total cost. Add the venue fee to the Bitcoin network fee. On small trades the network fee often costs more than the venue fee.
• Liquidity for your Rune. Check recent volume and the spread between the best bid and ask before you trade. Most Runes outside the top few trade thinly.
• Custody. On-chain marketplaces settle from your own wallet. Centralized exchanges hold your Runes until you withdraw.
• Ticker check. Confirm the full Rune name and ID before buying; lookalike names are common.

For a step-by-step walkthrough, see how to buy and sell Runes. To swap BTC for a Rune in one step, see the Runes swap guide.

Need BTC but don’t want to sell your Runes?

Selling into a thin market can move the price against you. On Liquidium.WTF you can borrow BTC against eligible Runes instead:

• Loans are paid in native BTC, with fixed interest and a fixed term set in the offer.
• There are no price-based liquidations. If you repay before the deadline, you get your Runes back. If you don’t, the lender keeps the collateral.
• Instant loans fill from lender-funded vaults, so you don’t wait for a lender to countersign.

Lenders can do the reverse and earn interest on BTC by funding loans against Runes they’d be happy to own.

Borrow BTC against your Runes

Disclaimer: This article does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consider consulting a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions. We are not liable for losses from using the platforms mentioned.

FAQs

What is the best Runes marketplace in 2026?

For order-book trading, use Satflow or UniSat; UniSat charges 0.5%, with no service fee on orders under 200,000 sats. For instant swaps, use Xverse’s built-in swap or DotSwap. For the biggest Runes, Kraken has the most volume.

Can I still trade Runes on Magic Eden or OKX?

No. Magic Eden shut its Runes market on March 27, 2026, and OKX discontinued its Runes marketplace on June 5, 2025. OKX Wallet can still hold and send Runes.

Which wallets work with Runes?

Xverse, UniSat and OKX Wallet all support Runes. Leather ended Runes support in April 2026. See our guide to Bitcoin Runes wallets.

What fees do Runes marketplaces charge?

UniSat charges 0.5% on Runes trades (free under 200,000 sats). AMM fees, such as DotSwap’s, vary by pool and route and are shown in the quote. You also pay the Bitcoin network fee on every on-chain trade.

Can I borrow against Runes instead of selling them?

Yes. Liquidium.WTF lets you borrow BTC against eligible Runes with a fixed term and no price-based liquidations. Repay before the deadline to get your Runes back.