Kinesis Gold Price
KAU · #135 by market cap
-1.31% 1h -3.79% 7d -8.32% 30d +23.12% 1y
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Kinesis Gold — key takeaways
- Kinesis Gold (KAU) trades at $133.34 and ranks #135 by market capitalisation, with a market cap of $318.18M.
- It is trading 35.6% below its all-time high of $206.98 set in March 2026, and 203% above its all-time low.
- KAU is -8.32% over 30 days and +23.12% over the past year.
- Kinesis Gold has an uncapped supply, currently around 2,386,228 KAU in circulation.
- 24-hour volume of $3.44K equals 0.0% of market cap — a thin liquidity profile, which can amplify price moves.
- Sector: Tokenized Assets, Tokenized Gold, Ethereum Ecosystem.
At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.
What’s moving Kinesis Gold
Kinesis Gold (KAU) is trading at $133.34, -3.79%% over the past week and -8.32%% over the month, as of Jun 25, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Kinesis Gold from the DMC News desk.
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Technical snapshot
Derived from 31-day price historyIndicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Kinesis Gold price prediction 2026–2035
Model-basedOur quantitative model projects Kinesis Gold (KAU) price scenarios from its 95.0% annualised volatility and an upward 23% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $133.34, the base case points to roughly $144.36 by end of 2026 and $388.65 by 2035 (a bull case near $801.59, a bear case near $124.37).
| Year | Bear | Base | Bull | Base ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $103.20 | $144.36 | $208.67 | +8% |
| 2027 | $85.55 | $166.86 | $293.92 | +25% |
| 2028 | $70.92 | $190.34 | $376.94 | +43% |
| 2029 | $68.74 | $214.82 | $443.06 | +61% |
| 2030 | $76.91 | $240.35 | $495.72 | +80% |
| 2035 | $124.37 | $388.65 | $801.59 | +191% |
A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press KAU toward $124.37 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.
Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts KAU near $388.65 by 2035 — about +191% versus today.
A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift KAU toward $801.59 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.
How this forecast is calculated
The projection is generated algorithmically from Kinesis Gold'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.
Kinesis Gold price returns & market statistics
Kinesis Gold (KAU) trades at $133.34, ranked #135 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | -1.3% |
| 24 hours | -4.0% |
| 7 days | -3.8% |
| 30 days | -8.3% |
| 1 year | +23.1% |
| From all-time high | -35.6% |
| From all-time low | +202.6% |
| Market cap | $318.18M #135 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $318.18M |
| 24h trading volume | $3.44K |
| Volume / market cap | 0.0% |
| Market dominance | 0.01% |
| Circulating supply | 2.39M KAU |
| Total supply | 2.39M KAU |
| Max supply | ∞ |
| All-time high | $206.98 Mar 1, 2026 |
| All-time low | $44.06 Apr 21, 2023 |
Understanding Kinesis Gold
What is Kinesis Gold (KAU)?
Kinesis Gold (KAU) is a cryptocurrency that trades as an alternative to Bitcoin and Ethereum, with its own network, use case and community. Like most digital assets, its price is driven by adoption, liquidity, broader market cycles and project-specific developments. As of June 2026, Kinesis Gold is the #135 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $133.34.
How does Kinesis Gold work?
The project operates its own blockchain or token contract with a defined consensus or distribution model. Holders may use the token for fees, governance, staking or access to the network's services, depending on the design.
What drives the Kinesis Gold price?
Kinesis Gold's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. Supply is not hard-capped, so issuance and token unlocks are worth watching alongside demand. 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 project, macro conditions such as interest rates and risk appetite, and project-specific catalysts like upgrades, listings, partnerships or regulation. At roughly 36% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.
Is Kinesis Gold a good investment in 2026?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Kinesis Gold 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 Kinesis Gold's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.
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Where to trade Kinesis Gold
9 exchanges · sorted by volume| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinesis Money | KAU/KAG | $126.38 | Trade ↗ |
| 2 | Kinesis Money | KAU/USDT | $129.82 | Trade ↗ |
| 3 | Kinesis Money | KVT/KAU | $128.93 | Trade ↗ |
| 4 | Kinesis Money | XRP/KAU | $128.93 | Trade ↗ |
| 5 | Kinesis Money | KAU/USDC | $128.93 | Trade ↗ |
| 6 | Kinesis Money | XLM/KAU | $128.93 | Trade ↗ |
| 7 | Kinesis Money | ETH/KAU | $130.76 | Trade ↗ |
| 8 | Kinesis Money | BTC/KAU | $128.93 | Trade ↗ |
| 9 | Kinesis Money | BCH/KAU | $128.93 | 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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Tokenomics & supply
Total issued: 2,386,228 KAU- Circulating 2,386,228 KAU 100.0%
Uncapped supply — new tokens enter circulation per protocol schedule.
Kinesis Gold price analysis
At $133.34, Kinesis Gold (KAU) is currently well below its previous peak. That is 35.6% below the record high of $206.98, and roughly 203% above the all-time low of $44.06.
Momentum-wise, KAU has drifted lower over the past month (-3.79% (7d), -8.32% (30d), +23.12% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 0.0% 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 Kinesis Gold?
Demand for KAU reflects adoption of its underlying network and use case, exchange availability, and the project's ability to ship and retain users.
Kinesis Gold has no fixed supply cap, so the rate of new issuance (and any burn mechanism that removes tokens) is an important driver of its long-term price.
Like nearly all crypto assets, KAU 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. Kinesis Gold can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone KAU has moved about 23%.
- Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
- 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 Kinesis Gold
What is Kinesis gold (KAU)?
Kinesis gold (KAU) is a gold-backed cryptocurrency, launched by Kinesis - a global trading and digital asset utility platform. Each Kinesis gold (KAU) token is backed by 1 gram of investment-grade gold bullion, securely stored in Kinesis’ fully insured, audited vaults.
The mission behind KAU is to reintroduce physical gold backing to money and provide the global community with a stable store of value. Kinesis gold (KAU) has the everyday utility of a fiat currency; the borderless efficiency of a cryptocurrency, and none of the inherent volatility.
KAU enables physical gold bullion to be instantly purchased, traded, spent and sent anywhere in the world, bringing real-world access, value, and utility to physical precious metals. A true stablecoin, KAU allows crypto traders to easily exit volatile markets and enter into the enduring value of physical gold, while earning a monthly yield.
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What makes KAU unique?
In an economic first, KAU holders earned the first debt-free yield on precious metals. All KAU holders receive a passive yield - paid monthly in KAU - simply for holding their metals on the Kinesis platform. The yield is calculated from a 15% share of Kinesis’ global transaction fee revenue which is shared with users who store their gold on the platform. At the time of writing, Kinesis has paid out over $3,000,000 to KAU holders.
Unlike other gold tokens, KAU can be instantly spent with the Kinesis Virtual Card, worldwide. Accessible via mobile device, the virtual card lets people everywhere instantly convert their KAU holdings into local currency at the point of sale, anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Through digitalising physical gold in the form of KAU, Kinesis has successfully reintroduced gold as a currency.
Can I redeem my gold?
Every single gram of gold underpinning KAU is available for redemption, at the click of a button. While other gold-backed cryptos offer redemption, they often set very high minimum withdrawal limits.
ERC-20 KAU is an Ethereum-based gold-backed digital asset issued by KMS Labs S.A., a company incorporated in Panama. Each ERC-20 KAU token represents a 1:1 claim on Kinesis KAU held in reserve by KMS Labs.
Kinesis KAU is the underlying digital gold instrument issued by Kinesis Cayman on the Kinesis blockchain (a Stellar fork) and is itself backed 1:1 by fully allocated physical gold bullion stored in insured third-party vaults by ABX's vault partners.
Holders of ERC-20 KAU can transfer their tokens to the Kinesis platform to access the broader Kinesis ecosystem, including yield distribution under the Kinesis fee-sharing structure and the Kinesis Virtual Card. Redemption of ERC-20 tokens for native Kinesis KAU (and ultimately physical gold) is subject to KMS Labs' terms and conditions and compliance onboarding requirements.
Frequently asked questions about Kinesis Gold
What is Kinesis Gold (KAU)?
Kinesis Gold (KAU) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #135 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Tokenized Assets and Tokenized Gold category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.
How does Kinesis Gold work?
Kinesis Gold 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 Kinesis Gold is in circulation?
Kinesis Gold has no hard supply cap. There are currently 2,386,228 KAU in circulation, and the supply continues to grow at a rate determined by the protocol's issuance schedule.
What is the all-time high price of Kinesis Gold?
Kinesis Gold reached an all-time high of $206.98 on March 1, 2026. Currently the price sits 35.6% 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 Kinesis Gold?
Kinesis Gold (KAU) 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 KAU to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
Is Kinesis Gold a good investment?
Cryptocurrencies, including Kinesis Gold, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, KAU has gained approximately 23.1% of its value. Whether Kinesis Gold 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 Kinesis Gold 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. Kinesis Gold (KAU) focuses on tokenized assets use cases, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while Kinesis Gold's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.
What is the market cap of Kinesis Gold?
Kinesis Gold (KAU) has a market capitalisation of approximately $318.18M, which ranks it #135 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 Kinesis Gold?
The price of Kinesis Gold (KAU) 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 Kinesis Gold price prediction?
No one can reliably predict the future price of Kinesis Gold 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 Kinesis Gold safe?
"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Kinesis Gold (KAU), 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 Kinesis Gold?
Whether Kinesis Gold can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock KAU — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Kinesis Gold'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.