How to Buy GLD
Multiple ways to acquire GLD tokens depending on your needs. From retail trading to institutional block purchases.
Step-by-Step: Uniswap Trading
1
Connect Your Wallet
Use MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or any injected wallet provider. Ensure you're on Ethereum Mainnet.
2
Acquire PAXG
Purchase PAXG (Paxos Gold) from exchanges like Kraken, Crypto.com, or directly from Paxos. Each PAXG = 1 troy ounce of gold.
3
Navigate to Trade Page
Go to gld.finance/trade and enter the amount of GLD you want to buy or PAXG you want to spend.
4
Review & Execute
Check the quote, set your slippage tolerance (0.5%-1% recommended), and confirm the swap transaction.
5
Verify Receipt
GLD tokens will appear in your wallet within seconds. Add the GLD token contract to view your balance.
Important Notes
- • GLD is anchored to PAXG with ≈1 gram gold peg intent (not 1:1 with PAXG)
- • Always verify the correct GLD token contract address before trading
- • Gas fees apply to all Ethereum transactions
- • For trades over $100K, consider using the OTC desk for better execution
- • GLD is not redeemable for physical gold; PAXG is the redeemable asset