What is Tezos?
Tezos is a blockchain-based, decentralized protocol and smart contract platform, similar to Ethereum, EOS or
Tron. A key feature of Tezos is a voting procedure that enables all stakeholders to take part in the
governance of the platform. XTZ is the name of the token underlying the Tezos protocol.
How to sell Tezos?
Tezos can be bought on cryptocurrency marketplaces. To sell Tezos, you need to open an account with one and
verify
your identity. The verification process may take from minutes (by showing your ID to an agent using
videochat) to
several weeks. Afterwards, simply transfer money with your preferred payment method to the marketplace to
sell Tezos.
I if your chosen marketplace does not provide a wallet service you may additionally also need to setup a
wallet to
store Tezos.
Where to sell Tezos?
You can sell Tezos on two major types of marketplaces.
Exchanges resemble traditional stock exchanges (such as the NYSE or NASDAQ) where
individuals can
trade Tezos with
other buyers and sellers. Cryptocurrency exchanges are thereby responsible for matchmaking, that is for
determining
the price of Tezos and finding enough buyers and sellers. As a result, there is no personal contact between
buyers
and sellers. Most cryptocurrency exchanges are directed towards professional traders and offer many
professional
features. This is also reflected in their user interfaces which may be confusing for beginners.
Brokers offer Tezos out of their own asset stock. This means that the broker is the selling
party if
you sell Tezos.
This is contrary to exchanges where transactions occur between individuals. The prices cryptocurrency
brokers are
usually aligned on current marketplaces. However, brokers charge a markup or markdown that is more expensive
than
the trading fees charged by exchanges. Broker services are usually easy-to-use and beginner-friendly.
Besides exchanges and brokers, there are also peer-to-peer (P2P) directories where
individuals may
be able to trade
Tezos directly between each other without an intermediary. However, only few P2P directories list Tezos.
What to consider when selling Tezos
After learning about the different types of marketplaces you may are probably wondering: “But, what’s the
best
marketplace for me?” Rest assured, we have you covered: Cryptoradar lists some of the most popular places to
sell
Tezos from all over world. All you have to do is specify what you are looking for in an exchange or broker
and use
our filters to choose a marketplace of your liking.
Verification: Most marketplaces will require you to verify your identity (e.g. by uploading
a copy
of your passport
as well as a utility bill to proof your residency) before you can sell Tezos. This process can take anywhere
from
minutes to several weeks.
Wallet Service: A wallet is a piece of software where you can store Tezos. If you are new to
cryptocurrencies, look
for marketplaces that already provide a wallet service. Please note, however, that storing Tezos in a wallet
that
you are managing yourself is the safer option but it requires some learning effort. We’ve collected some
basic info
about different types of wallets here.
Prices & Fees: The price of Tezos is determined by supply and demand. Hence, its price will
rise and
fall depending
on the number of people willing to sell and sell Tezos. When comparing prices on different types of
marketplaces,
exchanges will usually have lower prices and fees than broker services. Besides trading fees there are often
fees
for deposits and withdrawals.
Payment method: You need to transfer money to a marketplace before you can sell Tezos. Most
exchanges
only offer the
possibility to deposit money using wire transfer (which can take up to a week). Good broker services offer
simpler
and faster payment methods such as credit card at an extra payment fee.
Security: Security also plays a major role when you sell Tezos. Filters on Cryptoradar help
you
select marketplaces
that offer certain security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA) or cold storage. Please note
that we
would like to encourage you to not keep significant amounts of fiat (USD or EUR) and cryptocurrencies stored
on
marketplaces, as they may be affected in the event of a cyber attack.
When to sell Tezos?
Is now a good time to sell Tezos? We don’t know. However, if you are looking at a specific price at which you
would
like to sell Tezos, we can help you to not miss a favorable opportunity: Sign up for a Cryptoradar account and set up
a price alert to be notified when Tezos trades below or above your target price.