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# (3) AscendEX (Bitmax)

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This option **ONLY** allows users to swap **xDai** for **USDT tokens.** \
Fiat money and other currencies can't be directly exchanged for xDai. 
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If you **don't** have any USDT tokens, you can either buy some with fiat money on AscendEX [here](https://bitmax.io/en/otc/bank-otc), or choose another way of getting xDai.
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Access the [AscendEX ](https://ascendex.com/en/login)website.\
You can either **Log In**, in case you already have an account, or **Sign Up** for one.

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After signing up, you'll still need to verify yourself through one of the options given for security reasons, before being able to start buying, selling or trading anything.

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Log into your account to get started. 

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You either already have your USDT tokens there, or you still need to deposit them on AscendEX; if that's the case, follow the tutorial [here](https://bitmaxhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360053858033-How-to-Deposit-Digital-Asset-to-AscendEX-PC-).
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**Once all your USDT tokens are already on AscendEX,** you can start the process of buying xDai coins with them. First things first, let's get to the right page:

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Easily access the buying page [via this link](https://bitmax.io/en/basic/cashtrade-spottrading/usdt/xdai).
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Or you can go about the (longer) traditional way:

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1. On the main page, open the "**TRADE"** tab.
2. Select "**Cash Trading**", then the **Standard** option. 
3. At the top left corner of the page, write "**xDai**" in the **search box**.
4. Select the "**XDAI/USDT**" option that will show in the results.
5. At the bottom of the page, you'll see the **BUY/SELL** options.
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Choose between a **LIMIT ORDER** or a **MARKET ORDER**.

* **Limit order:** You buy at a specific price or better.
* **Market order:** You buy immediately at the best available price on the market.

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1. Click on **"Limit"**.
2. Enter a **price** and **size** of your choice.
3. Press "**BUY xDAI**" 
4. Wait for the order to be filled at the price you entered.

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1. Click on "**Market**" 
2. Enter a **size** of your choice.
3. Press "**BUY xDAI**" 
4. The order will be immediately filled at the best available price.

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**Done? There you have it, your own xDai coins!** 
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This process provides a direct channel to the xDai Chain, and better yet, it saves xDai users money on gas, which would usually elevate the cost of transactions.

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**Almost done! But not quite yet.** \
Now, you need to **WITHDRAW** your newly acquired **xDai** to your wallet.
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You can check a good video tutorial on how to do that [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfA5yMZUVTw).\
To go straight to the point, follow these next few steps:

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**(1)** On AscendEX main page, click on "**My Asset"**.\
\&#xNAN;**(2)** Choose the "**Cash Account"** from the dropdown.\
\&#xNAN;**(3)** Click on "**Withdrawal**".

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**(4)** Select the **token** you want to withdraw (**xDai** in this case). \
\&#xNAN;**(5)** Fill the requested **info correctly.**\
      **a.** Select the *Public Chain Type* (attention that **fees** differ based on chains).\
      **b.** Paste the *Withdrawal Address* from your wallet into the blank address field.\
      **c.** Specify the desired amount.

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**(6)** Check everything and and press "**Confirm**".\
\&#xNAN;**(7)** There may be a SMS verification and Google authentication. Enter the codes and **confirm** it again.\
\&#xNAN;**(8)** After only a couple of minutes, **the xDai will be on your web3 Wallet**.

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**DONE! This time, for real. Purchase and withdrawal completed.** 
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