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Arweave Price

AR · #147 by market cap

Live price · USD
$4.40
+1.95%

-4.14% 1h +70.18% 7d +132.72% 30d -36.45% 1y

Price data via CoinGecko API, refreshed every 60 seconds. Historical chart data daily-refreshed. See our methodology. Data & methodology reviewed by Maya Lin, Markets Editor · last editorial review Sep 2026.

Market cap
$289.07M
Rank #147
24h volume
$10.84M
Traded last 24h
Dominance
0.01%
of total market
Fully diluted val
$290.56M
FDV at max supply
Vol / mcap
3.8%
Liquidity ratio
Circulating
65.65M AR
99% of max mined

Arweave — key takeaways

At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.

What’s moving Arweave

Arweave (AR) is trading at $4.40, +70.18%% over the past week and +132.72%% over the month, as of Sep 23, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Arweave from the DMC News desk.

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Technical snapshot

Derived from 31-day price history
Bull-Bear Score
67/100
Bullish
RSI · 14-day
81.1
Overbought
03070100
Moving Avg Signal
Volatility · 30d
166%
Extreme · annualised

Indicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

AR weekly price chart (1 year)

-47.0% 1Y
$0.8118$2.90$5.00$7.09$9.18SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepVolume
52-week high
$8.73
52-week low
$1.26
Candles
53 wk

Each candle is one week. The body spans the week's open and close (green when it closed higher, red when lower); the wick marks the weekly high and low. Data is real weekly OHLC from Binance (AR/USDT), with weekly USD volume below.

Arweave price prediction 2026–2035

Model-based

Our quantitative model projects Arweave (AR) price scenarios from its 106.2% annualised volatility and a downward -36% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $4.40, the base case points to roughly $4.40 by end of 2026 and $6.40 by 2035 (a bull case near $13.20, a bear case near $2.05).

202620272028202920302035
YearBearBase BullBase ROI
2026 $3.38 $4.40 $5.99 0%
2027 $2.21 $4.41 $7.85 +0%
2028 $1.50 $4.49 $9.16 +2%
2029 $1.48 $4.63 $9.54 +5%
2030 $1.54 $4.81 $9.93 +9%
2035 $2.05 $6.40 $13.20 +45%
Bear case

A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press AR toward $2.05 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.

Base case

Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts AR near $6.40 by 2035 — about +45% versus today.

Bull case

A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift AR toward $13.20 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.

How this forecast is calculated

The projection is generated algorithmically from Arweave's own price history — there is no human price target. We measure realised volatility from up to a year of the asset's own price history (daily where available, otherwise weekly) and anchor a base annual growth rate to recent momentum, then decay that rate toward a conservative long-run baseline (compounding compresses as an asset matures). Bear and bull bands widen with volatility scaled by the square root of the horizon, and the bear case is floored to remain realistic. Outputs are rounded scenario estimates, not guarantees.

Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and these model-based scenarios can be wrong by a wide margin. Do your own research.

Arweave price returns & market statistics

Arweave (AR) trades at $4.40, ranked #147 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.

Price performance
PeriodChange
1 hour-4.1%
24 hours+1.9%
7 days+70.2%
30 days+132.7%
1 year-36.4%
From all-time high-95.1%
From all-time low+1,373.6%
Market statistics
Market cap$289.07M #147
Fully diluted valuation$290.56M
24h trading volume$10.84M
Volume / market cap3.8%
Market dominance0.01%
Circulating supply65.65M AR 99%
Total supply65.65M AR
Max supply66.00M AR
All-time high$89.24 Nov 4, 2021
All-time low$0.2988 Jan 30, 2020

Understanding Arweave

What is Arweave (AR)?

Arweave (AR) is a layer-1 smart-contract platform — a base blockchain on which developers build decentralised applications and tokens. The native asset is used to pay transaction fees and, in most designs, to secure the network through staking. As of September 2026, Arweave is the #147 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $4.40.

How does Arweave work?

The network reaches consensus on the order of transactions (commonly via proof-of-stake), executes smart contracts in its virtual machine, and charges fees in the native token. Validators stake the token to participate, earning rewards for securing the chain.

What drives the Arweave price?

Arweave's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. With a capped maximum supply of 66.00M AR (99% already circulating), scarcity is a structural part of the story — fresh demand has to compete for a limited float. On the demand side, the main forces are the broader crypto market cycle (assets tend to rise and fall together with Bitcoin and overall liquidity), real usage and adoption of the network, macro conditions such as interest rates and risk appetite, and project-specific catalysts like upgrades, listings, partnerships or regulation. At roughly 95% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.

Is Arweave a good investment in 2026?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Arweave offers exposure to a specific corner of the crypto market with its own adoption thesis, but every cryptocurrency carries real risk: prices are highly volatile, drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal, and outcomes depend on execution, competition and an evolving regulatory landscape. A reasonable approach is to size any position to what you can afford to lose, treat the model-based scenarios above as illustrations rather than promises, and weigh Arweave's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.

Sentiment & community signals

Daily refresh · CoinGecko
🐂 Bullish votes
69.7%
🐂 70% 🐻 30%

Sentiment votes are crowd-sourced and may not reflect actual price movements. Community and dev metrics indicate ecosystem health, not investment quality.

ROI calculator

Hypothetical · educational only
Today it would be worth
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Calculations use historical end-of-day prices. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk.

Where to trade Arweave

10 exchanges · sorted by volume
# Exchange Pair Price
1 Binance AR/USDT $4.42 Trade ↗
2 BTCC AR/USDT $4.42 Trade ↗
3 Pionex AR/USDT $4.42 Trade ↗
4 OKX AR/USDT $4.41 Trade ↗
5 CoinW AR/USDT $4.41 Trade ↗
6 LBank AR/USDT $4.41 Trade ↗
7 HTX AR/USDT $4.41 Trade ↗
8 KuCoin AR/USDT $4.41 Trade ↗
9 Binance AR/USDC $4.41 Trade ↗
10 Bybit AR/USDT $4.42 Trade ↗

Trust score reflects exchange liquidity, age, and order book depth (CoinGecko methodology). External links are not endorsements — always verify the exchange in your jurisdiction.

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Compared to peers

Normalised · max = 100
Market Cap 24h Volume Stability Dev Activity Community Liquidity
Arweave AR
Bitcoin BTC
Ethereum ETH

Each axis is scaled to the largest value across the compared coins (= 100). Larger polygons indicate higher overall metrics. "Stability" is the inverse of 30-day volatility.

Tokenomics & supply

Max supply: 66,000,000 AR
Circulating 99.5%
  • Circulating 65,652,466 AR 99.5%
  • Yet to be issued 347,534 AR 0.5%

Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 66,000,000 AR.

Arweave price analysis

At $4.40, Arweave (AR) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 95.1% below the record high of $89.24, and roughly 1,374% above the all-time low of $0.2988.

Momentum-wise, AR has advanced strongly over the past month (+70.18% (7d), +132.72% (30d), -36.45% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 3.8% of market cap, turnover is moderate. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.

What drives the price of Arweave?

As a smart-contract platform, demand for AR is tied to on-chain activity — transaction fees, the number and quality of applications, total value locked (TVL), and developer adoption. Network upgrades and competition from rival chains are key swing factors.

Because the supply of Arweave is hard-capped at 66,000,000 AR, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.

Like nearly all crypto assets, AR also trades with a strong correlation to Bitcoin and to overall risk appetite. Macro liquidity, US-dollar strength, interest-rate expectations, regulatory headlines and new exchange listings can all move the price independently of project fundamentals.

Risks & considerations

  • High volatility. Arweave can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone AR has moved about 36%.
  • Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
  • Competition & execution risk. The smart-contract sector is crowded; networks face security, scaling and competitive pressure that can erode market share.
  • Not advice. Only allocate capital you can afford to lose, and consider consulting a licensed financial adviser. Nothing on this page is personalised investment advice.

About Arweave

Welcome to the future of data storage
A new data storage blockchain protocol based on a novel proof of access consensus mechanism that creates truly permanent data storage for the first time. Now data is finally permanent, low-cost, and truly censorship free.

Read full description ↓

Arweave has solved the millennia old problem of decentralised data availability.
Pay Once, Store Forever.
Arweave makes permanent data storage a reality for the very first time. As the $3 trillion data-storage industry is growing, the need for cheap, distributed, permanent data-storage on the blockchain has become an urgent necessity.

Frequently asked questions about Arweave

What is Arweave (AR)?

Arweave (AR) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #147 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Smart Contract Platform category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.

How does Arweave work?

Arweave is a decentralised cryptocurrency with transactions recorded on a public blockchain. The exact consensus mechanism and economic policy are defined in the protocol underlying codebase — refer to the project website for technical details.

How much Arweave is in circulation?

There are currently 65,652,466 AR in circulation out of a maximum supply of 66,000,000, meaning approximately 99.5% of the total AR that will ever exist has been issued. New tokens enter circulation through the protocol's pre-defined emission schedule.

What is the all-time high price of Arweave?

Arweave reached an all-time high of $89.24 on November 4, 2021. Currently the price sits 95.1% below this peak. All-time highs are useful benchmarks for assessing the asset's historical price range, but past performance does not predict future results.

How can I buy Arweave?

Arweave (AR) is traded on most major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit, and Bitstamp. Availability depends on your jurisdiction and the exchange's listings. After purchase, many users transfer their AR to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.

Is Arweave a good investment?

Cryptocurrencies, including Arweave, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, AR has lost approximately 36.4% of its value. Whether Arweave is appropriate for a given portfolio depends on the investor's individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial situation. Always research the project's fundamentals, understand the risks, and only allocate capital you can afford to lose. This page provides market data only, not personalised investment advice. Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.

How is Arweave different from Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (BTC) was the first cryptocurrency, designed primarily as a digital store of value and peer-to-peer payment network with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Arweave (AR) focuses on artificial intelligence (ai) use cases, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while Arweave's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.

What is the market cap of Arweave?

Arweave (AR) has a market capitalisation of approximately $289.07M, which ranks it #147 among all cryptocurrencies. Market cap is calculated as the circulating supply multiplied by the current price and is the most common way to compare the relative size of cryptocurrencies. It updates continuously as the price moves.

What determines the price of Arweave?

The price of Arweave (AR) is set continuously by supply and demand across global exchanges. The main factors are its circulating and maximum supply, trading volume and liquidity, overall crypto-market sentiment, its correlation with Bitcoin, regulatory developments, and real adoption of the underlying network. Because the market trades 24 hours a day, the price can change at any moment.

What is the Arweave price prediction?

No one can reliably predict the future price of Arweave or any cryptocurrency. Where sufficient history is available, this page shows a model-based forecast range derived from historical volatility and trend — it should be read as a scenario illustration, not a target or a promise. Crypto prices are highly volatile and shaped by events no model can foresee, so always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

Is Arweave safe?

"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Arweave (AR), and price risk. For custody, use reputable exchanges and consider a self-custody hardware wallet for larger amounts, and never share your private keys or seed phrase. For price, every cryptocurrency is volatile and can lose value quickly, so only commit capital you can afford to lose. Being listed on major exchanges is not an endorsement or a guarantee against loss.

Can I stake Arweave?

Whether Arweave can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock AR — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Arweave's underlying technology first, use only reputable providers, and be aware that staked funds can face lock-up periods and, on some networks, slashing penalties.

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