Lisk Price
LSK · #188 by market cap
-20.89% 1h +625.29% 7d +859.62% 30d +93.30% 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 Sep 2026.
Lisk — key takeaways
- Lisk (LSK) trades at $0.7001 and ranks #188 by market capitalisation, with a market cap of $163.18M.
- It is trading 98.0% below its all-time high of $34.92 set in January 2018, and 896% above its all-time low.
- LSK is +859.62% over 30 days and +93.30% over the past year.
- Roughly 58% of the capped 400,000,000 LSK maximum supply is now in circulation.
- 24-hour volume of $211.28M equals 129.5% of market cap — a high liquidity profile, supporting active two-way trading.
- Sector: Smart Contract Platform, Ethereum Ecosystem, Layer 2 (L2).
At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.
What’s moving Lisk
Lisk (LSK) is trading at $0.7001, +625.29%% over the past week and +859.62%% over the month, as of Sep 16, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Lisk from the DMC News desk.
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LSK weekly price chart (1 year)
+97.0% 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 (LSK/USDT), with weekly USD volume below.
Lisk price prediction 2026–2035
Model-basedOur quantitative model projects Lisk (LSK) price scenarios from its 130.0% annualised volatility and an upward 93% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $0.7001, the base case points to roughly $0.7663 by end of 2026 and $4.11 by 2035 (a bull case near $8.48, a bear case near $1.32).
| Year | Bear | Base | Bull | Base ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.5420 | $0.7663 | $1.12 | +9% |
| 2027 | $0.3967 | $1.03 | $2.02 | +47% |
| 2028 | $0.4259 | $1.33 | $2.74 | +90% |
| 2029 | $0.5320 | $1.66 | $3.43 | +137% |
| 2030 | $0.6467 | $2.02 | $4.17 | +189% |
| 2035 | $1.32 | $4.11 | $8.48 | +487% |
A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press LSK toward $1.32 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.
Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts LSK near $4.11 by 2035 — about +487% versus today.
A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift LSK toward $8.48 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.
How this forecast is calculated
The projection is generated algorithmically from Lisk'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.
Lisk price returns & market statistics
Lisk (LSK) trades at $0.7001, ranked #188 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | -20.9% |
| 24 hours | +79.2% |
| 7 days | +625.3% |
| 30 days | +859.6% |
| 1 year | +93.3% |
| From all-time high | -98.0% |
| From all-time low | +896.4% |
| Market cap | $163.18M #188 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $296.62M |
| 24h trading volume | $211.28M |
| Volume / market cap | 129.5% |
| Market dominance | 0.01% |
| Circulating supply | 233.08M LSK 58% |
| Total supply | 400.00M LSK |
| Max supply | 400.00M LSK |
| All-time high | $34.92 Jan 6, 2018 |
| All-time low | $0.0703 Aug 3, 2026 |
Understanding Lisk
What is Lisk (LSK)?
Lisk (LSK) 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 September 2026, Lisk is the #188 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $0.7001.
How does Lisk 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 Lisk price?
Lisk's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. With a capped maximum supply of 400.00M LSK (58% 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 98% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.
Is Lisk a good investment in 2026?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Lisk 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 Lisk's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.
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Tokenomics & supply
Max supply: 400,000,000 LSK- Circulating 233,084,697 LSK 58.3%
- Issued but locked 166,915,303 LSK 41.7%
Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 400,000,000 LSK.
Lisk price analysis
At $0.7001, Lisk (LSK) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 98.0% below the record high of $34.92, and roughly 896% above the all-time low of $0.0703.
Momentum-wise, LSK has advanced strongly over the past month (+625.29% (7d), +859.62% (30d), +93.30% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 129.5% of market cap, turnover is high, signalling active two-way trading. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.
What drives the price of Lisk?
As a scaling-layer token, LSK tracks usage of its network — throughput, fees, and how many applications and how much liquidity migrate to it for cheaper, faster transactions while inheriting base-layer security.
Because the supply of Lisk is hard-capped at 400,000,000 LSK, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.
Like nearly all crypto assets, LSK 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. Lisk can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone LSK has moved about 93%.
- Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
- Competition & dependency risk. Scaling tokens compete intensely and depend on the health and policies of their underlying base layer.
- 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 Lisk
Lisk is the modern money operations platform for businesses. Finance and operations teams use Lisk to run accounts, payments, and approvals in one workspace, moving money across fiat and stablecoin rails. Lisk is built for companies that operate across borders, entities, and currencies, replacing the patchwork of tools they use today with a single platform for everyday business finance. LSK is Lisk's loyalty token. It lives on Base and Ethereum, with Base as its primary Layer 2 network. Over time, businesses will earn rewards for running their money operations on Lisk and for referring other companies, with additional LSK utility rolling out in phases. Live since 2016, Lisk is one of the longest-running projects in the industry. Today that experience goes into a focused mission: making business finance work the way modern companies do.
Frequently asked questions about Lisk
What is Lisk (LSK)?
Lisk (LSK) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #188 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Smart Contract Platform and Ethereum Ecosystem category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.
How does Lisk work?
Lisk secures its blockchain through Delegated Proof-of-Stake-based consensus. Network participants validate transactions and produce new blocks according to protocol rules. Block production, transaction fees, and token issuance follow a deterministic schedule defined in the underlying codebase.
How much Lisk is in circulation?
There are currently 233,084,697 LSK in circulation out of a maximum supply of 400,000,000, meaning approximately 58.3% of the total LSK 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 Lisk?
Lisk reached an all-time high of $34.92 on January 6, 2018. Currently the price sits 98% 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 Lisk?
Lisk (LSK) 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 LSK to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
Is Lisk a good investment?
Cryptocurrencies, including Lisk, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, LSK has gained approximately 93.3% of its value. Whether Lisk 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 Lisk 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. Lisk (LSK) 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 Lisk's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.
What is the market cap of Lisk?
Lisk (LSK) has a market capitalisation of approximately $163.18M, which ranks it #188 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 Lisk?
The price of Lisk (LSK) 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 Lisk price prediction?
No one can reliably predict the future price of Lisk 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 Lisk safe?
"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Lisk (LSK), 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 Lisk?
Whether Lisk can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock LSK — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Lisk'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.
Latest project announcements
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general · Nov 29, 2018
🔧 It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Lightcurve Dev teams. Among key achievements, we have the release of Lisk Core 1.3.0 to Mainnet, Elements 1.1.3, Mobile 0.6.0 and Explorer 2.1.8. Check out the #LiskDevUpdate to find out more. 👨🔧👩🔧 https://bit.ly/2PYUcto
— Head of Marketing
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software_release · Nov 29, 2018
📣📱We’re pleased to announce the release of Lisk Mobile 0.6.0. New features include a dark theme option, discreet mode, and a passphrase QR code scanner. Download the app and explore now! iOS ➡️ http://bit.do/ex5wZ Android ➡️ http://bit.do/ex5wQ
— Head of Marketing
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general · Nov 22, 2018
The new Lisk Development Roadmap is officially out. It has been constructed with the objective of providing the most desirable blockchain application platform and reflects an agile approach for achieving our end goal. More info: https://lisk.io/roadmap ⛓🌕👩🚀👨🚀
— Head of Marketing
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milestone · Nov 22, 2018
📣📺 With the introduction of #LIPs, we’re laying a strong foundation for our network's Development Roadmap. We look forward to working together with the community in an open-source and collaborative manner. 💪➡️ https://youtu.be/6lIdlSBA4F8
— Head of Marketing
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milestone · Nov 22, 2018
🗳 Along with the unveiling of our brand new Development Roadmap, we’re pleased to announce the beginning of the Lisk Improvement Proposal (LIP) process. Visit the blog below for more info.👩🔧👨🔧⛓ https://bit.ly/2S7Vpv0
— Head of Marketing