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Quick answer: Coinbase closed its NFT marketplace in 2024, so you can no longer browse and buy NFTs directly on Coinbase. You can still use Coinbase to get started: buy ETH (or SOL) on Coinbase, send it to a self-custody wallet like Coinbase Wallet or MetaMask, then connect that wallet to a marketplace such as OpenSea or Magic Eden to buy NFTs. Your NFTs will show up in your wallet.
What happened to Coinbase NFT?
Coinbase launched its NFT marketplace in 2022 at the height of the NFT boom. As trading volumes collapsed, it paused creator drops in early 2023 and closed the marketplace in 2024. Coinbase now supports NFTs through its self-custody app, Coinbase Wallet, rather than its own marketplace. That app was briefly renamed the “Base App” from July 2025 to September 2026.
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What you need to buy an NFT
- A self-custody wallet: Coinbase Wallet or MetaMask. See MetaMask vs Coinbase Wallet.
- Crypto to pay with: usually ETH for NFTs on Ethereum or Base, or SOL for NFTs on Solana.
- A marketplace: OpenSea is the largest multichain marketplace, Magic Eden is popular for Solana and Bitcoin-based NFTs, and many projects sell directly through their own websites.
How to buy an NFT, step by step
- Buy crypto on Coinbase: buy ETH or SOL with your bank account or debit card. Need an account first? Read our Coinbase review.
- Set up your wallet: install Coinbase Wallet or MetaMask and write down your recovery phrase on paper. Never share it.
- Send crypto to your wallet: copy your wallet address and withdraw from Coinbase. Choose the network the NFT lives on. Base has very low fees, while Ethereum mainnet is more expensive.
- Connect to a marketplace: go to the marketplace website (type the address yourself rather than clicking ads or links), click “Connect wallet” and approve the connection.
- Check the collection: look for a verification badge, check the creator and contract address, trading history and number of owners. Many fake copies of popular collections exist.
- Buy: click Buy, review the total including fees, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
- View your NFT: it will appear in your wallet’s collectibles or NFT tab, and on your marketplace profile.
How much does it cost to buy an NFT?
You pay the NFT’s price plus a network (gas) fee, and sometimes a marketplace fee or creator royalty. On Base or Solana, fees are usually cents. On Ethereum mainnet they can be several dollars or more when the network is busy.
Are NFTs still worth buying?
The NFT market has shrunk dramatically since its 2021โ2022 peak, and most collections have lost the vast majority of their value. Today people mostly buy NFTs for art they love, community access, gaming items or tickets, not as investments. Only spend what you’re comfortable losing. See how to make money with NFTs for a realistic look at the market, and the most expensive NFTs ever sold.
Stay safe when buying NFTs
- Never enter your recovery phrase on any website.
- Be wary of “free mint” links in direct messages and on social media. They’re a common scam.
- Read what you’re signing. Avoid approving unlimited spending for unknown sites, and periodically revoke old approvals.
- Bookmark the real marketplace URL.
Learn more in our guide to crypto scams.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I still buy NFTs on Coinbase?
Not on the Coinbase exchange. Coinbase’s NFT marketplace closed in 2024. Use Coinbase Wallet with a marketplace like OpenSea instead.
Where can I see NFTs I bought on Coinbase NFT?
NFTs you bought there were stored in your self-custody wallet, not on Coinbase, so you can still see them in Coinbase Wallet or any wallet using the same recovery phrase.
What’s the cheapest way to buy an NFT?
Buy NFTs on low-fee networks like Base or Solana, where network fees are usually just cents.
Do I need ETH to buy NFTs?
For Ethereum and Base NFTs, yes. For Solana NFTs you’ll need SOL. Check which blockchain the collection is on before you buy.
