Polkadot Price
DOT · #49 by market cap
-1.94% 1h -22.16% 7d -27.68% 30d -76.46% 1y
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Polkadot — key takeaways
- Polkadot (DOT) trades at $1.04 and ranks #49 by market capitalisation, with a market cap of $1.75B.
- It is trading 98.1% below its all-time high of $54.98 set in November 2021, and 9% above its all-time low.
- DOT is -27.68% over 30 days and -76.46% over the past year.
- Roughly 80% of the capped 2,100,000,000 DOT maximum supply is now in circulation.
- 24-hour volume of $86.54M equals 5.0% of market cap — a moderate liquidity profile.
- Sector: Smart Contract Platform, Polkadot Ecosystem, BNB Chain Ecosystem.
At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.
What’s moving Polkadot
Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.04, -22.16%% over the past week and -27.68%% over the month, as of Jun 17, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Polkadot from the DMC News desk.
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Technical snapshot
Derived from 365-day price history200d MA: $1.55
Indicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
DOT weekly price chart (1 year)
-72.9% 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 (DOT/USDT), with weekly USD volume below.
Polkadot price prediction 2026–2035
Model-basedOur quantitative model projects Polkadot (DOT) price scenarios from its 85.9% annualised volatility and a downward -74% trailing 12-month trend, with expected returns decaying toward a long-run baseline as the asset matures. At today's price of $1.04, the base case points to roughly $0.9892 by end of 2026 and $1.09 by 2035 (a bull case near $2.24, a bear case near $0.9949).
| Year | Bear | Base | Bull | Base ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.8112 | $0.9892 | $1.40 | -4% |
| 2027 | $0.7602 | $0.9271 | $1.57 | -10% |
| 2028 | $0.7342 | $0.8954 | $1.69 | -13% |
| 2029 | $0.7259 | $0.8853 | $1.82 | -14% |
| 2030 | $0.7310 | $0.8914 | $1.84 | -14% |
| 2035 | $0.9949 | $1.09 | $2.24 | +5% |
A prolonged risk-off market, weaker liquidity or coin-specific setbacks could press DOT toward $0.9949 by 2035. Drawdowns of 50–80% are historically normal for crypto assets.
Steady adoption in line with the broader market puts DOT near $1.09 by 2035 — about +5% versus today.
A strong cycle, accelerating demand or a structural catalyst could lift DOT toward $2.24 by 2035, which would require reclaiming and exceeding its prior all-time high.
How this forecast is calculated
The projection is generated algorithmically from Polkadot'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.
Polkadot price returns & market statistics
Polkadot (DOT) trades at $1.04, ranked #49 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | -1.9% |
| 24 hours | +3.7% |
| 7 days | -22.2% |
| 30 days | -27.7% |
| 90 days | -30.6% |
| 1 year | -76.5% |
| From all-time high | -98.1% |
| From all-time low | +9.2% |
| Market cap | $1.75B #49 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $1.60B |
| 24h trading volume | $86.54M |
| Volume / market cap | 5.0% |
| Market dominance | 0.08% |
| Circulating supply | 1.69B DOT 80% |
| Total supply | 1.69B DOT |
| Max supply | 2.10B DOT |
| All-time high | $54.98 Nov 4, 2021 |
| All-time low | $0.9475 Jun 5, 2026 |
Understanding Polkadot
What is Polkadot (DOT)?
Polkadot (DOT) 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 June 2026, Polkadot is the #49 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $1.04.
How does Polkadot 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 Polkadot price?
Polkadot's price reflects the balance of supply and demand. With a capped maximum supply of 2.10B DOT (80% 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 98% below its all-time high, a meaningful part of any bull case is simply recovering ground already proven possible.
Is Polkadot a good investment in 2026?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Polkadot 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 Polkadot's fundamentals against alternatives. This is information, not financial advice.
Sentiment & community signals
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Where to trade Polkadot
10 exchanges · sorted by volume| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuCoin | DOT/USDT | $0.9479 | Trade ↗ |
| 2 | BVOX | DOT/USDT | $0.9458 | Trade ↗ |
| 3 | CoinW | DOT/USDT | $0.9473 | Trade ↗ |
| 4 | Binance | DOT/USDT | $0.9475 | Trade ↗ |
| 5 | WhiteBIT | DOT/USDT | $0.9466 | Trade ↗ |
| 6 | BitMart | DOT/USDT | $0.9482 | Trade ↗ |
| 7 | BTCC | DOT/USDT | $0.9458 | Trade ↗ |
| 8 | BloFin | DOT/USDT | $0.9498 | Trade ↗ |
| 9 | Bybit | DOT/USDT | $0.9466 | Trade ↗ |
| 10 | P2B | DOT/USDT | $0.9458 |
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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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: 2,100,000,000 DOT- Circulating 1,687,142,713 DOT 80.3%
- Issued but locked 895 DOT 0.0%
- Yet to be issued 412,856,392 DOT 19.7%
Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 2,100,000,000 DOT.
Polkadot price analysis
At $1.04, Polkadot (DOT) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 98.1% below the record high of $54.98, and roughly 9% above the all-time low of $0.9475.
Momentum-wise, DOT has fallen sharply over the past month (-22.16% (7d), -27.68% (30d), -76.46% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 5.0% of market cap, turnover is moderate. Crypto prices are highly volatile; these readings describe recent history, not a forecast.
What drives the price of Polkadot?
As a smart-contract platform, demand for DOT is tied to on-chain activity — transaction fees, the number and quality of applications, total value locked (TVL), and developer adoption. Network upgrades and competition from rival chains are key swing factors.
Because the supply of Polkadot is hard-capped at 2,100,000,000 DOT, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.
Like nearly all crypto assets, DOT 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. Polkadot can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone DOT has moved about 76%.
- Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
- Competition & execution risk. The smart-contract sector is crowded; networks face security, scaling and competitive pressure that can erode market share.
- 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 Polkadot
Polkadot (DOT) is a Layer-0 protocol launched in 2020 by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood and the Web3 Foundation. Rather than a single chain, it is a network designed to connect many specialised blockchains so they can share security and communicate.
At its core is the Relay Chain, which provides shared security and consensus using a Nominated Proof of Stake model. Independent blockchains called parachains connect to the Relay Chain, inheriting its security while keeping their own logic and tokens. Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM) lets these chains pass messages and assets between one another.
DOT has three primary roles: staking to secure the network and earn rewards, governance (holders vote on upgrades and treasury spending through the on-chain OpenGov system) and bonding related to parachain blockspace. The protocol can upgrade itself without contentious hard forks, a deliberate design choice for long-term adaptability.
Polkadot's development is supported by the Substrate framework, which many projects use to build custom chains. Newer upgrades aim to make blockspace more flexible and efficient. DOT's value is tied to demand for shared security and the growth of its connected-chain ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions about Polkadot
What is Polkadot (DOT)?
Polkadot (DOT) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #49 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Smart Contract Platform and Polkadot Ecosystem category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.
How does Polkadot work?
Polkadot 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 Polkadot is in circulation?
There are currently 1,687,142,713 DOT in circulation out of a maximum supply of 2,100,000,000, meaning approximately 80.3% of the total DOT 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 Polkadot?
Polkadot reached an all-time high of $54.98 on November 4, 2021. Currently the price sits 98.1% 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 Polkadot?
Polkadot (DOT) 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 DOT to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
Is Polkadot a good investment?
Cryptocurrencies, including Polkadot, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, DOT has lost approximately 76.5% of its value. Whether Polkadot 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 Polkadot 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. Polkadot (DOT) 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 Polkadot's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.
What is the market cap of Polkadot?
Polkadot (DOT) has a market capitalisation of approximately $1.75B, which ranks it #49 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 Polkadot?
The price of Polkadot (DOT) 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 Polkadot price prediction?
No one can reliably predict the future price of Polkadot 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 Polkadot safe?
"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Polkadot (DOT), 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 Polkadot?
Whether Polkadot can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock DOT — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Polkadot'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.