Telcoin Price
TEL · #187 by market cap
-0.02% 1h -12.80% 7d -29.71% 30d -64.41% 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 Aug 2026.
Telcoin — key takeaways
- Telcoin (TEL) trades at $0.001498 and ranks #187 by market capitalisation, with a market cap of $142.43M.
- It is trading 97.7% below its all-time high of $0.0645 set in May 2021, and 2,214% above its all-time low.
- TEL is -29.71% over 30 days and -64.41% over the past year.
- Roughly 95% of the capped 100,000,000,000 TEL maximum supply is now in circulation.
- 24-hour volume of $728.87K equals 0.5% of market cap — a thin liquidity profile, which can amplify price moves.
- Sector: Smart Contract Platform, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Layer 1 (L1).
At-a-glance summary generated from live market data. Figures update each refresh cycle; not investment advice.
What’s moving Telcoin
Telcoin (TEL) is trading at $0.001498, -12.80%% over the past week and -29.71%% over the month, as of Aug 8, 2026. Below is the latest reporting and analysis on Telcoin from the DMC News desk.
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Technical snapshot
Derived from 91-day price historyIndicators are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Telcoin price prediction & peg outlook
Telcoin (TEL) is a stablecoin engineered to track $1.00, so a conventional appreciation forecast does not apply. The relevant question is peg stability: over the trailing year its price has held within a tight band (realised volatility ≈ 110.0%), and the model's expectation across 2026–2035 remains anchored at $1.00 under normal conditions, with transient depegs possible during market stress or reserve/redemption disruptions. Evaluate the collateral model, attestations and redemption mechanism rather than price targets.
Telcoin price returns & market statistics
Telcoin (TEL) trades at $0.001498, ranked #187 by market capitalisation. The tables below summarise its performance across timeframes and its core supply and valuation metrics.
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | 0.0% |
| 24 hours | +3.1% |
| 7 days | -12.8% |
| 30 days | -29.7% |
| 90 days | +8.9% |
| 1 year | -64.4% |
| From all-time high | -97.7% |
| From all-time low | +2,213.9% |
| Market cap | $142.43M #187 |
| Fully diluted valuation | $166.18M |
| 24h trading volume | $728.87K |
| Volume / market cap | 0.5% |
| Market dominance | 0.01% |
| Circulating supply | 95.08B TEL 95% |
| Total supply | 100.00B TEL |
| Max supply | 100.00B TEL |
| All-time high | $0.0645 May 10, 2021 |
| All-time low | $6.474e-5 Mar 12, 2020 |
Understanding Telcoin
What is Telcoin (TEL)?
Telcoin (TEL) is a stablecoin designed to hold a value of roughly $1.00, giving traders and users a way to move in and out of crypto positions and settle payments without exposure to volatile price swings. Its usefulness depends on the quality of its reserves or collateral and the reliability of its redemption mechanism. As of August 2026, Telcoin is the #187 cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, trading near $0.001498.
How does Telcoin work?
The peg is maintained either by holding reserves (cash and short-term instruments) that back each token one-for-one, or by algorithmic and crypto-collateralised mechanisms that expand and contract supply. Arbitrageurs profit from buying below $1 and selling above it, which pulls the price back toward parity.
Sentiment & community signals
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Where to trade Telcoin
10 exchanges · sorted by volume| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuCoin | TEL/USDT | $0.0015059 | Trade ↗ |
| 2 | MEXC | TEL/USDT | $0.0015019 | Trade ↗ |
| 3 | BloFin | TEL/USDT | $0.0014969 | Trade ↗ |
| 4 | Uniswap V3 (Ethereum) | 0X467BCCD9D29F223BCE8043B84E8C8B282827790F/0XC02AAA39B223FE8D0A0E5C4F27EAD9083C756CC2 | $0.0015072 | |
| 5 | Bitunix | TEL/USDT | $0.0015009 | Trade ↗ |
| 6 | Balancer V2 (Polygon) | 0X3C499C542CEF5E3811E1192CE70D8CC03D5C3359/0XDF7837DE1F2FA4631D716CF2502F8B230F1DCC32 | $0.0015009 | |
| 7 | Balancer V2 (Polygon) | 0XDF7837DE1F2FA4631D716CF2502F8B230F1DCC32/0X1BFD67037B42CF73ACF2047067BD4F2C47D9BFD6 | $0.0014986 | |
| 8 | Kraken | TEL/USD | $0.0015181 | Trade ↗ |
| 9 | Uniswap V3 (Base) | 0X09BE1692CA16E06F536F0038FF11D1DA8524ADB1/0X6967F0974D76D34E140CAE27EFEA32CDF546B58E | $0.5430 | |
| 10 | Bybit | TEL/USDT | $0.0014959 | Trade ↗ |
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Other stablecoins
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Compared to peers
Normalised · max = 100Each 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: 100,000,000,000 TEL- Circulating 95,077,236,367 TEL 95.1%
- Issued but locked 4,922,763,633 TEL 4.9%
Capped supply — no further issuance possible above 100,000,000,000 TEL. Genesis year: 2017.
Telcoin price analysis
At $0.001498, Telcoin (TEL) is currently deep in a drawdown from its all-time high. That is 97.7% below the record high of $0.0645, and roughly 2,214% above the all-time low of $6.474e-5.
Momentum-wise, TEL has fallen sharply over the past month (-12.80% (7d), -29.71% (30d), -64.41% (1y)). With 24-hour volume at 0.5% 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 Telcoin?
As a stablecoin, TEL is designed to track the US dollar, so its price should stay near $1.00. What matters is not appreciation but peg stability, the quality and transparency of reserves, and total supply — supply growth signals rising demand for on-chain dollar liquidity.
Because the supply of Telcoin is hard-capped at 100,000,000,000 TEL, the scarcity narrative — fewer new tokens entering circulation over time — is a core part of its investment thesis.
Like nearly all crypto assets, TEL 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. Telcoin can gain or lose a large share of its value in a short time. Over the past year alone TEL has moved about 64%.
- Regulatory uncertainty. Crypto rules differ by jurisdiction and continue to evolve, which can affect availability, liquidity and price.
- De-peg & issuer risk. The value depends on the issuer holding adequate, redeemable reserves; stablecoins have broken their peg before during stress events.
- 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 Telcoin
Telcoin is a multi-national fintech company integrating blockchain technology, telecommunications, and digital banking to revolutionize global finance. It aims to provide borderless, instant, and affordable financial services to mobile phone users worldwide. Telcoin offers the Telcoin Wallet, a multi-signature DeFi wallet supporting more than 100 digital assets and remittances to eWallets and bank accounts globally. Telcoin is regulated as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in the EU (Lithuania) and Argentina, a Major Payment Institution in Singapore, and a Money Services Business in the US, Canada, and Australia.
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Telcoin is designed to complement telecom, mobile money, and e-wallet partners globally with both traditional fiat and blockchain transaction rails that underpin our fast and affordable digital financial service offerings. Telcoin combines the best parts of the burgeoning DeFi ecosystem with our compliance-focused approach to each market, ensuring that the company takes on a fraction of traditional financial counterparty, execution, and custody risks.
The Telcoin Association is a Swiss non-profit organization domiciled in Lugano, Switzerland and is governed by a decentralized group of Miner Councils that run the various aspects of the Telcoin Platform, including the management of the Telcoin (TEL) token. Read more about the Telcoin Association [here](https://www.telcoin.org).
Frequently asked questions about Telcoin
What is Telcoin (TEL)?
Telcoin (TEL) is a cryptocurrency listed on global exchanges and tracked across major data providers. It currently ranks #187 among all cryptocurrencies by total market value. It belongs to the Smart Contract Platform and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) category. Live price, market cap, trading volume, and historical performance are displayed on this page and refreshed continuously.
When was Telcoin launched?
Telcoin launched on December 11, 2017, making it approximately 8.7 years old. Since then, the project has developed an ecosystem of users, developers, and applications around the TEL token.
How does Telcoin work?
Telcoin 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 Telcoin is in circulation?
There are currently 95,077,236,367 TEL in circulation out of a maximum supply of 100,000,000,000, meaning approximately 95.1% of the total TEL 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 Telcoin?
Telcoin reached an all-time high of $0.0645 on May 10, 2021. Currently the price sits 97.7% 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 Telcoin?
Telcoin (TEL) 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 TEL to a self-custody wallet for long-term storage. This information is educational and does not constitute investment advice.
Is Telcoin a good investment?
Cryptocurrencies, including Telcoin, are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Over the past year, TEL has lost approximately 64.4% of its value. Whether Telcoin 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 Telcoin 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. Telcoin (TEL) 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 Telcoin's value is tied to adoption within its specific use case and underlying network effects.
What is the market cap of Telcoin?
Telcoin (TEL) has a market capitalisation of approximately $142.43M, which ranks it #187 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 Telcoin?
The price of Telcoin (TEL) 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 Telcoin price prediction?
No one can reliably predict the future price of Telcoin 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 Telcoin safe?
"Safe" depends on two separate things: how you hold Telcoin (TEL), 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 Telcoin?
Whether Telcoin can be staked depends on its consensus mechanism. Proof-of-Stake networks let holders lock TEL — by running a validator or delegating to one — to help secure the network and earn rewards. Check Telcoin'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.