How to deposit money into your wallet
To start trading, you need USDT in your MetaMask wallet on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). Here’s how to get it there.
Option A — Buy on an exchange and send to MetaMask
- Buy USDT on an exchange like Bitvavo, Binance, or Coinbase.
- In MetaMask, copy your wallet address (the long 0x… address at the top).
- On the exchange, go to Withdraw and paste your MetaMask address.
- Important: Select the BNB Smart Chain (BSC / BEP-20) network. Do NOT use Ethereum (ERC-20) or any other network — your funds will be lost.
- Confirm the withdrawal. It usually arrives within 1–5 minutes.
Tip: Always send a small test amount first (∼$5) to make sure the address and network are correct.
Option B — Buy BNB and swap to USDT
- Send BNB (on BSC) to your MetaMask wallet.
- Use a DEX like PancakeSwap to swap BNB for USDT (BSC).
This method works but is slightly more complex. Option A is recommended for beginners.
Don’t forget: you need a small amount of BNB for gas
Every transaction on BSC requires a tiny amount of BNB to pay network fees (called “gas”). Keep $2–$5 worth of BNB in your wallet at all times. Without BNB, you won’t be able to deposit into AsterDex or approve trades.