Lido DAO Price
LDO · #142 by market cap
+0.26% 1h -9.78% 7d -2.01% 30d -74.14% 1y
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Lido DAO — key takeaways
- Lido DAO (LDO) trades at $0.2920 and ranks #142 by market capitalisation, with a market cap of $244.20M.
- It is trading 96.0% below its all-time high of $7.30 set in August 2021, and 24% above its all-time low.
- LDO is -2.01% over 30 days and -74.14% over the past year.
- Roughly 84% of the capped 1,000,000,000 LDO maximum supply is now in circulation.
- 24-hour volume of $17.65M equals 7.2% of market cap — a moderate liquidity profile.
- Sector: Infrastructure, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Polygon Ecosystem.
At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.
What’s moving Lido DAO
Lido DAO (LDO) is trading at $0.2920, -9.78%% over the past week and -2.01%% over the month, as of Aug 8, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Lido DAO from the DMC News desk.
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Technical snapshot
Derived from 365-day price history200d MA: $0.4010
Indicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
LDO weekly price chart (1 year)
-68.8% 1YEach 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 (LDO/USDT), with weekly USD volume below.
Lido DAO price prediction 2026–2035
Model-basedOur quantitative model projects Lido DAO (LDO) price scenarios from its 130.0% annualised volatility and a downward -67% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $0.2920, the base case points to roughly $0.2824 by end of 2026 and $0.3044 by 2035 (a bull case near $0.6279, a bear case near $0.2468).
| Year | Bear | Base | Bull | Base ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.2468 | $0.2824 | $0.4334 | -3% |
| 2027 | $0.2468 | $0.2634 | $0.5268 | -10% |
| 2028 | $0.2468 | $0.2534 | $0.5227 | -13% |
| 2029 | $0.2468 | $0.2498 | $0.5153 | -14% |
| 2030 | $0.2468 | $0.2510 | $0.5176 | -14% |
| 2035 | $0.2468 | $0.3044 | $0.6279 | +4% |
A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press LDO toward $0.2468 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.
Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts LDO near $0.3044 by 2035 — about +4% versus today.
A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift LDO toward $0.6279 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.
How this forecast is calculated
The projection is generated algorithmically from Lido DAO'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.
Lido DAO price returns & market statistics
Lido DAO (LDO) trades at $0.2920, ranked #142 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | +0.3% |
| 24 hours | +1.8% |
| 7 days | -9.8% |
| 30 days | -2.0% |
| 90 days | -23.7% |
| 1 year | -74.1% |
| From all-time high | -96.0% |
| From all-time low | +24.2% |
| Market cap | $244.20M #142 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $291.92M |
| 24h trading volume | $17.65M |
| Volume / market cap | 7.2% |
| Market dominance | 0.01% |
| Circulating supply | 836.31M LDO 84% |
| Total supply | 1.00B LDO |
| Max supply | 1.00B LDO |
| All-time high | $7.30 Aug 20, 2021 |
| All-time low | $0.2350 Jun 25, 2026 |
Understanding Lido DAO
What is Lido DAO (LDO)?
Lido DAO (LDO) is a decentralised-finance protocol token, used for governance and to align incentives across a permissionless financial application such as lending, trading or yield. Its value tends to track the protocol's usage, total value locked and fee generation. As of August 2026, Lido DAO is the #142 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $0.2920.
How does Lido DAO work?
The protocol runs as a set of audited smart contracts that anyone can use without intermediaries. Token holders typically govern parameters — fees, supported assets, incentives — and in some designs receive a share of protocol revenue, aligning their interests with long-term usage.
What drives the Lido DAO price?
Lido DAO's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. With a capped maximum supply of 1.00B LDO (84% 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 protocol, macro conditions such as interest rates and risk appetite, and project-specific catalysts like upgrades, listings, partnerships or regulation. At roughly 96% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.
Is Lido DAO a good investment in 2026?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Lido DAO 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 Lido DAO's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.
Lido DAO total value locked (TVL)
DeFiLlamaLido DAO holds $18.08B in total value locked across 5 chains including Ethereum, Solana, Moonbeam, Moonriver, Terra. Its market-cap-to-TVL ratio of 0.01 is a rough valuation signal: a lower ratio means the token's market value is small relative to the capital its protocol secures, while a higher ratio implies the market is pricing in growth beyond current usage. TVL is reported by DeFiLlama and reflects deposits, liquidity and collateral, which can move sharply with prices and incentives.
Sentiment & community signals
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ROI calculator
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Where to trade Lido DAO
10 exchanges · sorted by volume| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BitMart | LDO/USDT | $0.2913 | Trade ↗ |
| 2 | BitDelta | LDO/USDT | $0.2912 | Trade ↗ |
| 3 | Binance | LDO/USDT | $0.2911 | Trade ↗ |
| 4 | SAFEbit | LDO/TRY | $0.2905 | Trade ↗ |
| 5 | Poloniex | LDO/USDT | $0.2878 | Trade ↗ |
| 6 | HTX | LDO/USDT | $0.2910 | Trade ↗ |
| 7 | P2B | LDO/USDT | $0.2908 | |
| 8 | BTCC | LDO/USDT | $0.2908 | Trade ↗ |
| 9 | Hotcoin | LDO/USDT | $0.2913 | Trade ↗ |
| 10 | Bybit | LDO/USDT | $0.2912 | 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
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Tokenomics & supply
Max supply: 1,000,000,000 LDO- Circulating 836,305,815 LDO 83.6%
- Issued but locked 163,694,185 LDO 16.4%
Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 1,000,000,000 LDO.
Lido DAO price analysis
At $0.2920, Lido DAO (LDO) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 96.0% below the record high of $7.30, and roughly 24% above the all-time low of $0.2350.
Momentum-wise, LDO has traded broadly sideways over the past month (-9.78% (7d), -2.01% (30d), -74.14% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 7.2% of market cap, turnover is moderate. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.
What drives the price of Lido DAO?
As a DeFi token, LDO'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 Lido DAO is hard-capped at 1,000,000,000 LDO, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.
Like nearly all crypto assets, LDO 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. Lido DAO can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone LDO has moved about 74%.
- 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.
- 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 Lido DAO
Lido DAO (LDO) is a cryptocurrency in the Infrastructure and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) category. It currently trades at $0.2920, with a 24-hour trading volume of $17.65M and a market capitalisation of $244.20M, placing it at rank #142.
Frequently asked questions about Lido DAO
What is Lido DAO (LDO)?
Lido DAO (LDO) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #142 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Infrastructure and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.
How does Lido DAO work?
Lido DAO 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 Lido DAO is in circulation?
There are currently 836,305,815 LDO in circulation out of a maximum supply of 1,000,000,000, meaning approximately 83.6% of the total LDO 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 Lido DAO?
Lido DAO reached an all-time high of $7.30 on August 20, 2021. Currently the price sits 96% 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 Lido DAO?
Lido DAO (LDO) 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 LDO to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
Is Lido DAO a good investment?
Cryptocurrencies, including Lido DAO, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, LDO has lost approximately 74.1% of its value. Whether Lido DAO 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 Lido DAO 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. Lido DAO (LDO) focuses on infrastructure use cases, with a different technical design, supply schedule, and ecosystem. Bitcoin derives its value primarily from scarcity, security, and brand recognition, while Lido DAO's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.
What is the market cap of Lido DAO?
Lido DAO (LDO) has a market capitalisation of approximately $244.20M, which ranks it #142 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 Lido DAO?
The price of Lido DAO (LDO) 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 Lido DAO price prediction?
No one can reliably predict the future price of Lido DAO 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 Lido DAO safe?
"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Lido DAO (LDO), 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 Lido DAO?
Whether Lido DAO can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock LDO — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Lido DAO'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.