How to Transfer Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX to MetaMask

To transfer Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX to MetaMask, you need to first copy the MetaMask address.

Then, find Avalanche (AVAX) in your FTX account and click on “Withdraw”.

Now, you need to paste the MetaMask address and enter the amount of AVAX.

Next, enter the withdrawal password and complete the 2FA.

Lastly, click on Withdraw.

The withdrawal processing typically takes 2 to 5 minutes to complete.

However, it can take longer if the network is congested.

To transfer AVAX from FTX to the MetaMask wallet, there will be a zero withdrawal fee. 

Steps to Transfer Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX to MetaMask

  1. Copy the MetaMask Address
  2. Go to your FTX Portfolio
  3. Find AVAX
  4. Enter the Amount and Paste the MetaMask Address
  5. Enter the Withdrawal Password and Complete the 2FA
  6. Check-in Withdrawals Section and MetaMask 

1. Copy the MetaMask Address

Open the MetaMask wallet extension or mobile application.

Type in the password to unlock it.

You need to switch to Avalanche Network. If it is not available you should add AVAX Network to MetaMask

Click on the copy icon just above the AVAX balance.

MetaMask Avalanche (AVAX) addressup

2. Go to your FTX Portfolio

Go to FTX website. If you are a US resident, visit FTS.US website.

Enter your log in credentials to sign in or you can sign in with Apple or Google account.

After signing in, you will land on your dashboard.

Hover over the Wallet located on the top right corner of the webpage.

Now, you will see multiple options: Portfolio, FTX Card, and Borrow/ Lending.

Click on Portfolio.

Transfer Avalanche (AVAX) from MetaMask to FTX

3. Find AVAX

Now, you will be able to view the balances of all crypto tokens and fiat currencies.

Make use of the search box to find Avalanche (AVAX).

Type “AVAX” in the search box and you could see Avalanche (AVAX).

Since you are going to transfer AVAX from FTX to MetaMask, you need to click on Withdraw

AVAX withdraw from FTX

4. Enter the Amount and Paste the MetaMask Address

After clicking on Withdraw, the Withdraw AVAX window will appear.

Here, you need to enter the amount of AVAX that you wish to send in the Amount field.

Then, paste the MetaMask wallet address that you have copied in Step 1 in the AVAX Address field.

Upon pasting the recipient address, the Withdrawal Method field will automatically get selected as Avalanche network.

If you want to save the address for future use, you can do so by selecting the Save address checkbox.

5. Enter the Withdrawal Password and Complete the 2FA

Then, type in the withdrawal password and enter the 2FA Code. To receive the 2FA code, click on SEND SMS.

Lastly, click on Withdraw.

withdraw AVAX from FTX to MetaMask

You have successfully transferred Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX to MetaMask.

6. Check in Withdrawals Section and MetaMask

It took 4 minutes for us to receive AVAX on our MetaMask wallet.

So, after a few minutes, click on the Withdrawals section.

There you will be able to see your recent withdrawals along with a status.

AVAX from FTX to MetaMask

Then, you can go ahead and open your MetaMask wallet and check the balance and/ or the Activity tab

Steps to Transfer Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX Mobile Application to MetaMask

  1. Copy the MetaMask Address
  2. Tap on Wallet
  3. Tap on Withdraw
  4. Tap on Avalanche
  5. Enter the Amount and Paste the MetaMask Address
  6. Enter the Withdrawal Password and Complete the 2FA
  7. Check-in Withdrawals Section and MetaMask 

1. Copy the MetaMask Address

Open the MetaMask mobile application.

You need to switch to Avalanche Network. If it is not available you should add AVAX Network to MetaMask

Tap on the address to copy.

AVAX address in MetaMask mobile application

If you want to scan the QR code instead of copying the address, you can open the MetaMask wallet extension.

Then, click on three dots. Then, click on Account Details.

AVAX address QR code in MetaMask

2. Tap on the Wallet

Launch the FTX Pro mobile application.

Now, you will be able to see multiple options, such as Home, Markets, Trade, Wallet, and User at the bottom of the mobile screen.

Tap on Wallet.

3. Tap on Withdraw

After tapping on Wallet, you will get to see options, such as Stake, Convert, Borrow/ Lending, Deposit, Withdraw, and Subaccount Transfer.

Since we transferring AVAX to MetaMask, you need to tap on Withdraw.

AVAX from FTX to MetaMask

4. Tap on Avalanche (AVAX)

Now, a list of crypto tokens will appear.

Make use of the search box to find Avalanche (AVAX).

Once you have found it, just tap on it.

AVAX in FTX mobile application

5. Enter the Amount and Paste the MetaMask Address

After tapping on Avalanche (AVAX), the Withdraw AVAX window will appear.

Here, you need to enter the amount of AVAX that you wish to send in the Amount field.

Then, paste the MetaMask wallet address that you have copied in Step 1 in the AVAX Address field.

Upon pasting the recipient address, the Withdrawal Method field will automatically gets selected as Avalanche network.

To save the address for future use, you can do so by selecting the Save address checkbox.

6. Enter the Withdrawal Password and Complete the 2FA

Then, type in the withdrawal password and enter the 2FA Code. To receive the 2FA code, Tap on SEND SMS.

Lastly, Tap on Withdraw.

withdraw Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX

You have successfully transferred Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX mobile application to MetaMask.

7. Check in Withdrawals Section and MetaMask

It took 4 minutes for us to receive AVAX on our MetaMask wallet.

To view the recent transactions, tap on Wallet.

Then, tap on History.

withdrawal history in FTX

On the History page, you will be able to see multiple options, such as Orders, Traders, PnL, Funding, Deposits, etc.

Tap on Withdrawals.

FTX Withdrawals section in mobile

Conclusion

Transferring/ withdrawing Avalanche (AVAX) from FTX to MetaMask is not a straightforward task since it involves entering the withdrawal password and 2FA verification.

By default, you will not have the withdrawal password and 2FA verification enabled. However, enabling these options is very safe and highly recommended.

To enable the withdrawal password and 2FA verification for withdrawals, click on the profile icon/ email address located in the top right corner of the webpage

Then, click on Settings.

Now, Tap on Withdrawal Password and 2FA for Withdrawals to enable these options.

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