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KuCoin Price

KCS · #69 by market cap

Live price · USD
$7.27
+1.49%

+0.10% 1h +16.16% 7d 30d 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 Jun 2026.

Market cap
$978.13M
Rank #69
24h volume
$2.44M
Traded last 24h
Dominance
0.04%
of total market
Fully diluted val
$978.13M
FDV at max supply
Vol / mcap
0.2%
Liquidity ratio
Circulating
134.66M KCS
Uncapped supply

KuCoin — key takeaways

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

What’s moving KuCoin

KuCoin (KCS) is trading at $7.27, +16.16%% over the past week and -10.66%% over the month, as of Jun 17, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on KuCoin from the DMC News desk.

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Technical snapshot

Derived from 365-day price history
Bull-Bear Score
47/100
Neutral
RSI · 14-day
50.3
Neutral
03070100
Moving Avg Signal
Strong bear
vs 50d MA-7.1%
vs 200d MA-19.4%
Volatility · 30d
61%
High · annualised
50d MA: $7.78
200d MA: $8.96

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

KCS weekly price chart (1 year)

-35.1% 1Y
$5.52$8.33$11.15$13.96$16.78JunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunVolume
52-week high
$16.17
52-week low
$6.12
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. Candles are aggregated from daily closing prices, so weekly highs and lows reflect daily closes rather than intraday extremes. Volume bars below show weekly trading activity.

KuCoin price prediction 2026–2035

Model-based

Our quantitative model projects KuCoin (KCS) price scenarios from its 50.7% annualised volatility and a downward -35% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $7.27, the base case points to roughly $7.28 by end of 2026 and $10.94 by 2035 (a bull case near $22.06, a bear case near $3.82).

202620272028202920302035
YearBearBase BullBase ROI
2026 $6.15 $7.28 $9.04 +0%
2027 $5.43 $7.35 $10.36 +1%
2028 $5.00 $7.53 $11.48 +4%
2029 $4.70 $7.80 $12.63 +7%
2030 $4.48 $8.14 $13.86 +12%
2035 $3.82 $10.94 $22.06 +50%
Bear case

A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press KCS toward $3.82 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.

Base case

Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts KCS near $10.94 by 2035 — about +50% versus today.

Bull case

A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift KCS toward $22.06 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.

How this forecast is calculated

The projection is generated algorithmically from KuCoin'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.

KuCoin price returns & market statistics

KuCoin (KCS) trades at $7.27, ranked #69 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+1.5%
7 days+16.2%
30 days-10.7%
90 days-14.8%
1 year-35.1%
From all-time high-74.8%
From 52-week low+18.7%
Market statistics
Market cap$978.13M #69
Fully diluted valuation$978.13M
24h trading volume$2.44M
Volume / market cap0.2%
Market dominance0.04%
Circulating supply134.66M KCS
Total supply
Max supply
All-time high$28.83
52-week low$6.12

Understanding KuCoin

What is KuCoin (KCS)?

KuCoin (KCS) 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, KuCoin is the #69 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $7.27.

How does KuCoin 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 KuCoin price?

KuCoin'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 75% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.

Is KuCoin a good investment in 2026?

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

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Where to trade KuCoin

10 exchanges · sorted by volume
# Exchange Pair Price
1 KuCoin KCS/BTC $7.23 Trade ↗
2 KuCoin KCS/USDT $7.24 Trade ↗
3 KuCoin BNB/KCS $7.24 Trade ↗
4 KuCoin KCS/ETH $7.24 Trade ↗
5 BYDFi KCS/USDT $7.26 Trade ↗
6 MEXC KCS/USDT $7.27 Trade ↗
7 KuCoin SOL/KCS $7.24 Trade ↗
8 Uniswap V3 (Ethereum) 0XF34960D9D60BE18CC1D5AFC1A6F012A723A28811/0XC02AAA39B223FE8D0A0E5C4F27EAD9083C756CC2 $7.20 Trade ↗
9 HashKey Global KCS/USDT $7.24 Trade ↗
10 KuCoin XRP/KCS $7.24 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
KuCoin KCS
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.

KuCoin price analysis

At $7.27, KuCoin (KCS) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 74.8% below the record high of $28.83.

Momentum-wise, KCS has drifted lower over the past month (+16.16% (7d), -10.66% (30d), -35.07% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 0.2% 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 KuCoin?

Demand for KCS reflects adoption of its underlying network and use case, exchange availability, and the project's ability to ship and retain users.

KuCoin 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, KCS 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. KuCoin can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone KCS has moved about 35%.
  • 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 KuCoin

KuCoin (KCS) is a cryptocurrency. It currently trades at $7.27, with a 24-hour trading volume of $2.44M and a market capitalisation of $978.13M, placing it at rank #69.

Frequently asked questions about KuCoin

What is KuCoin (KCS)?

KuCoin (KCS) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #69 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.

How does KuCoin work?

KuCoin 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 KuCoin is in circulation?

KuCoin has no hard supply cap. There are currently 134,655,021 KCS in circulation, and the supply continues to grow at a rate determined by the protocol's issuance schedule.

How can I buy KuCoin?

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

Is KuCoin a good investment?

Cryptocurrencies, including KuCoin, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Whether KuCoin 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 KuCoin 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. KuCoin (KCS) focuses on different design goals, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while KuCoin's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.

What is the market cap of KuCoin?

KuCoin (KCS) has a market capitalisation of approximately $978.13M, which ranks it #69 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 KuCoin?

The price of KuCoin (KCS) 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 KuCoin price prediction?

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

"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold KuCoin (KCS), 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 KuCoin?

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