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Derive Price

DRV · #249 by market cap

Live price · USD
$0.1140
-0.16%

-0.05% 1h -7.57% 7d +13.98% 30d +133.56% 1y

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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 Aug 2026.

Market cap
$113.99M
Rank #249
24h volume
$650.06K
Traded last 24h
Dominance
0.01%
of total market
Fully diluted val
$166.83M
FDV at max supply
Vol / mcap
0.6%
Liquidity ratio
Circulating
999.75M DRV
67% of max mined

Derive — key takeaways

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

What’s moving Derive

Derive (DRV) is trading at $0.1140, -7.57%% over the past week and +13.98%% over the month, as of Aug 19, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Derive from the DMC News desk.

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Derive price prediction 2026–2035

Model-based

Our quantitative model projects Derive (DRV) price scenarios from its 110.0% annualised volatility and an upward 134% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $0.1140, the base case points to roughly $0.1291 by end of 2026 and $0.7727 by 2035 (a bull case near $1.59, a bear case near $0.2473).

202620272028202920302035
YearBearBase BullBase ROI
2026 $0.0932 $0.1291 $0.1853 +13%
2027 $0.0825 $0.1777 $0.3264 +56%
2028 $0.0749 $0.2340 $0.4826 +105%
2029 $0.0950 $0.2970 $0.6126 +161%
2030 $0.1171 $0.3658 $0.7545 +221%
2035 $0.2473 $0.7727 $1.59 +578%
Bear case

A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press DRV toward $0.2473 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.

Base case

Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts DRV near $0.7727 by 2035 — about +578% versus today.

Bull case

A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift DRV toward $1.59 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.

How this forecast is calculated

The projection is generated algorithmically from Derive'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.

Derive price returns & market statistics

Derive (DRV) trades at $0.1140, ranked #249 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.

Price performance
PeriodChange
1 hour-0.1%
24 hours-0.2%
7 days-7.6%
30 days+14.0%
1 year+133.6%
From all-time high-50.0%
From all-time low+816.8%
Market statistics
Market cap$113.99M #249
Fully diluted valuation$166.83M
24h trading volume$650.06K
Volume / market cap0.6%
Market dominance0.01%
Circulating supply999.75M DRV 67%
Total supply1.50B DRV
Max supply1.50B DRV
All-time high$0.2283 Jan 15, 2025
All-time low$0.0124 Apr 7, 2025

Understanding Derive

What is Derive (DRV)?

Derive (DRV) is a layer-2 scaling solution that processes transactions off a base chain (usually Ethereum) and settles back to it, cutting fees and increasing throughput while inheriting the security of the underlying network. Its token is generally used for fees, governance or sequencer incentives. As of August 2026, Derive is the #249 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $0.1140.

How does Derive work?

The layer-2 batches many transactions together, executes them off-chain and submits a compressed proof or summary to the base layer for final settlement. This lets users transact cheaply and quickly while still relying on the underlying chain for security and data availability.

What drives the Derive price?

Derive's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. With a capped maximum supply of 1.50B DRV (67% 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 50% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.

Is Derive a good investment in 2026?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Derive 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 Derive's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.

Sentiment & community signals

Daily refresh · CoinGecko
🐂 Bullish votes
33.3%
🐂 33% 🐻 67%

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

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Where to trade Derive

10 exchanges · sorted by volume
# Exchange Pair Price
1 Upbit DRV/KRW $0.0977 Trade ↗
2 Bithumb DRV/KRW $0.0991 Trade ↗
3 Gate DRV/USDT $0.0984 Trade ↗
4 Coinbase Exchange DRV/USD $0.0987 Trade ↗
5 Uniswap V4 (Base) 0X9D0E8F5B25384C7310CB8C6AE32C8FBEB645D083/0X833589FCD6EDB6E08F4C7C32D4F71B54BDA02913 $0.0992 Trade ↗
6 Aerodrome Slipstream 3 0X9D0E8F5B25384C7310CB8C6AE32C8FBEB645D083/0X4200000000000000000000000000000000000006 $0.0988 Trade ↗
7 Hyperliquid DRV/USDC $0.0983 Trade ↗
8 Kraken DRV/USD $0.0983 Trade ↗
9 Nest 0X9628BBA16DB41EA7FE1FD84F9CE53BC27C63F59B/0X5555555555555555555555555555555555555555 $0.0988
10 Nest 0X9628BBA16DB41EA7FE1FD84F9CE53BC27C63F59B/0XB88339CB7199B77E23DB6E890353E22632BA630F $0.0988

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
Derive DRV
Bitcoin BTC
Lido Staked Ether STETH

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: 1,500,000,000 DRV
Circulating 66.7%
  • Circulating 999,754,340 DRV 66.7%
  • Issued but locked 500,245,660 DRV 33.3%

Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 1,500,000,000 DRV.

Derive price analysis

At $0.1140, Derive (DRV) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 50.0% below the record high of $0.2283, and roughly 817% above the all-time low of $0.0124.

Momentum-wise, DRV has trended higher over the past month (-7.57% (7d), +13.98% (30d), +133.56% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 0.6% of market cap, turnover is relatively thin, so larger orders can move the price more easily. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.

What drives the price of Derive?

As a DeFi token, DRV's value is linked to its protocol's usage — fees and revenue generated, total value locked, and the share of that value returned to token holders through buybacks, burns or staking rewards.

Because the supply of Derive is hard-capped at 1,500,000,000 DRV, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.

Like nearly all crypto assets, DRV 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. Derive can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone DRV has moved about 134%.
  • Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
  • Smart-contract & protocol risk. DeFi tokens are exposed to exploits, governance changes and shifts in protocol revenue.
  • Liquidity & concentration. Thinner markets and concentrated holdings can amplify price swings and make large positions hard to exit.
  • 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 Derive

Derive is a decentralized protocol that creates programmable onchain options, perpetuals, and structured products.

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Derive is deployed and operates on Derive Chain, an Ethereum rollup built using the OP stack and is the home of the Derive Protocol. It is a permission-less smart contract platform.

The Derive DAO earns trading fees from the Derive Protocol and gas fees from the Derive Chain, governed by DRV token holders. Trading fees accrue to an insurance fund to foster robustness of the protocol and rollup.

Derive has built an AI-powered trading app built for pro traders. In collaboration with Messari, Derive Pro translates market views into trades. The agent then prepares transactions for users and leverages smart contract wallets to make trades one-click, gasless and chainless. The app will support spot, perps and options trading on Derive, and will also plug in to spot AMMs on L2s like Optimism, Arbitrum and Base.

Frequently asked questions about Derive

What is Derive (DRV)?

Derive (DRV) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #249 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Smart Contract Platform and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.

How does Derive work?

Derive 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 Derive is in circulation?

There are currently 999,754,340 DRV in circulation out of a maximum supply of 1,500,000,000, meaning approximately 66.7% of the total DRV 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 Derive?

Derive reached an all-time high of $0.2283 on January 15, 2025. Currently the price sits 50% 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 Derive?

Derive (DRV) 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 DRV to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.

Is Derive a good investment?

Cryptocurrencies, including Derive, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, DRV has gained approximately 133.6% of its value. Whether Derive 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 Derive 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. Derive (DRV) focuses on smart contract platform use cases, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while Derive's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.

What is the market cap of Derive?

Derive (DRV) has a market capitalisation of approximately $113.99M, which ranks it #249 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 Derive?

The price of Derive (DRV) 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 Derive price prediction?

No one can reliably predict the future price of Derive 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 Derive safe?

"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Derive (DRV), 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 Derive?

Whether Derive can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock DRV — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Derive'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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