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Monero Price XMR
Monero (XMR) is trading at $118.70 as of 12 Oct 2026, up 4.77% in the last 24 hours. Its market capitalisation is $2.23B, ranking #14 among all cryptocurrencies.
XMR Price Forecast
Model confidence LowAlgorithmic projection from 30-day drift & realized volatility (log-normal ±1σ bands), computed from 365-day daily closes. A statistical model, not a prediction or financial advice.
Smart Trade Setup
A rules-based plan built live from XMR's technicals, key levels & volatility — algorithmic & educational, not financial advice.
This setup is generated algorithmically from current indicators and price structure. Crypto is highly volatile and unpredictable — this is educational information, not financial advice or a recommendation to trade. Always do your own research and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
XMR Forecast & History Lab
Past performance and a forward statistical outlook — projection cone, seasonality and a strategy backtester.
Price Projection Cone
120 days history → 90-day statistical outlookDCA Backtest
weekly buys · last 12 monthsBacktest of past prices; forward figures are a statistical projection, not advice.
01 Monero Price Today
Monero (XMR) is trading at $118.70, up 4.77% over the past 24 hours. With a market capitalisation of $2.23B, Monero ranks #14 among all cryptocurrencies. This snapshot reflects multi-source live data refreshed each cache cycle.
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02 Monero Price Chart & Technical Analysis
Monero price history
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | $157.60 | — |
| Apr 2023 | $155.40 | -1.4% |
| May 2023 | $145.90 | -6.1% |
| Jun 2023 | $168.40 | +15.4% |
| Jul 2023 | $161.20 | -4.3% |
| Aug 2023 | $143.10 | -11.2% |
| Sep 2023 | $146.60 | +2.4% |
| Oct 2023 | $172.20 | +17.5% |
| Nov 2023 | $169.90 | -1.3% |
| Dec 2023 | $164.90 | -2.9% |
| Jan 2024 | $163.70 | -0.7% |
| Feb 2024 | $118.70 | -27.5% |
Month-end closing prices, last 12 months. Source: CoinGecko/Binance.
Recent price history (OHLC)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20 | $112.40 | $119.60 | $110.40 | $118.70 |
| Feb 19 | $111.70 | $115.00 | $109.70 | $112.50 |
| Feb 19 | $117.90 | $118.00 | $108.50 | $111.70 |
| Feb 19 | $120.80 | $121.20 | $117.10 | $117.90 |
| Feb 19 | $122.50 | $122.70 | $119.90 | $120.90 |
| Feb 19 | $122.40 | $123.40 | $120.90 | $122.60 |
| Feb 19 | $122.10 | $122.60 | $121.00 | $122.40 |
| Feb 18 | $122.10 | $123.40 | $121.60 | $121.90 |
| Feb 18 | $120.10 | $122.60 | $119.60 | $122.20 |
| Feb 18 | $120.80 | $122.00 | $118.90 | $120.10 |
| Feb 18 | $119.10 | $121.40 | $118.70 | $120.80 |
| Feb 18 | $120.00 | $120.30 | $118.80 | $119.40 |
| Feb 18 | $121.20 | $121.80 | $119.50 | $120.10 |
| Feb 17 | $120.10 | $121.40 | $119.70 | $121.30 |
Technical analysis
Key levels
Cross-asset correlations (90-day)
Pearson correlation of daily returns over the last 90 days (CoinGecko).
03 Monero On-Chain & Network Activity
Live on-chain metrics — TVL, transactions and network activity — are surfaced for major chains and DeFi protocols. Monero does not yet have a keyless on-chain feed; coverage expands as open sources add support.
04 Monero Institutional & ETF Activity
The Institutional layer tracks spot ETF flows, public-company treasury holdings, and institutional ownership trends — the demand signals that increasingly set the marginal price for assets like Monero. This section is being wired to dedicated ETF and treasury data feeds; it will surface daily net flows, cumulative AUM, and the top corporate holders.
For ETF demand context now, see our ETF Flows dashboard and Treasury Holdings tracker.
05 Monero Derivatives & Futures
The Derivatives layer covers futures open interest, perpetual funding rates and 24h liquidations — the leverage picture behind XMR's spot price. Monero has no major USDT-perpetual market on Binance, so live derivatives metrics are not available for this asset.
Live funding & liquidation dashboards: Funding Rates · Liquidations.
06 What Is Monero?
About Monero
Monero (XMR) is a smart contract platform cryptocurrency ranked #14 by market capitalisation. Its circulating supply is 18,812,028 XMR, with no fixed maximum. XMR currently trades about 32% below its all-time high of $797.73. It launched around 2014-04-18.
Monero is a proof-of-work cryptocurrency launched in 2014, distinguished by its default application of privacy-enhancing cryptographic techniques. Unlike Bitcoin, where transaction amounts and addresses are publicly visible, Monero uses ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT to obscure the sender, recipient, and amount of every transaction. These features are mandatory for all users rather than optional, making every transaction on the network private by default.
XMR is mined using the RandomX algorithm, which is designed to favor general-purpose CPUs over specialized mining hardware, supporting a more distributed mining base. XMR's price is driven by demand for financial privacy, its liquidity across exchanges, regulatory developments targeting privacy coins, and overall cryptocurrency market conditions. Monero has faced delistings from several major exchanges due to compliance concerns in various jurisdictions, which has affected its accessibility and liquidity profile.
Supply economics
- Circulating supply: 18,812,028 XMR
- Max supply: uncapped / not fixed
- Genesis date: 2014-04-18
Regulatory status
Regulatory treatment of Monero varies by jurisdiction (US SEC, EU MiCA, UK FCA, Singapore MAS, Japan FSA, UAE VARA). The Market Periodical maintains per-jurisdiction status as part of our regulatory tracking. Always verify the current rules in your country before trading.
07 How to Buy Monero
Markets & exchanges
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| KuCoin | XMR/USDT | $545.31 | n/a |
| HTX | XMR/USDT | $545.78 | n/a |
| KuCoin | XMR/ETH | $544.59 | n/a |
| Poloniex | XMR/USDT | $545.05 | n/a |
| KuCoin | XMR/BTC | $544.68 | n/a |
| WhiteBIT | XMR/USDT | $543.98 | n/a |
| Bitfinex | XMR/USDT | $544.58 | n/a |
| Kraken | XMR/USDT | $546.11 | n/a |
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Compare XMR with peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | 7d | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bitcoin BTC |
$82,926 | -1.05% | -2.90% | $1.67T |
 Ethereum ETH |
$2,533.20 | +0.01% | -6.34% | $309.29B |
 Tether USDT |
$0.999694 | +0.01% | 0.00% | $183.81B |
 BNB BNB |
$747.79 | -0.97% | -4.95% | $99.58B |
 XRP XRP |
$1.38 | -2.66% | -7.65% | $87.18B |
 USD Coin USDC |
$1.00 | +0.01% | +0.10% | $74.04B |
 Solana SOL |
$109.17 | -2.43% | -9.03% | $64.20B |
 Tron TRX |
$0.331200 | +0.00% | -1.63% | $31.46B |
08 Monero Price Outlook & Sentiment
Risks
Monero is a volatile, high-risk asset. Prices can move sharply on liquidity, regulation, macro conditions, and shifts in sentiment. Position sizing and risk management matter more than any single forecast.
Risk disclaimer. This page is informational, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile and your capital is at risk. Always do your own research.
09 Monero FAQ & Related Coins
Monero FAQ
How does Monero achieve transaction privacy?
Monero combines three mechanisms: ring signatures mix a sender's transaction with others to obscure its origin; stealth addresses generate one-time addresses so recipients cannot be linked across transactions; and RingCT hides amounts. Together these make tracing the flow of funds on the public ledger computationally infeasible.
What regulatory risks are associated with Monero?
Monero has been delisted from multiple exchanges due to anti-money-laundering requirements its privacy features make difficult to fulfil. Regulators in several regions have scrutinised privacy coins. Holding or trading XMR may carry legal restrictions depending on your country of residence. This is not legal or financial advice.
Is Monero minable with consumer hardware?
Yes. Monero's RandomX proof-of-work is optimised for CPU mining and resists ASIC and GPU dominance, aiming to keep mining accessible to individuals. In practice, profitability depends on electricity costs, hardware efficiency, network difficulty, and the current XMR price.
How does Monero differ from Bitcoin's privacy model?
Bitcoin transactions are pseudonymous; addresses and amounts are public and can often be traced through chain analysis. Monero applies privacy protections by default to every transaction with no opt-out. Researchers and agencies have stated Monero's privacy is substantially harder to break than Bitcoin's, though not proven unbreakable.
Is Monero a good investment?
Monero (XMR) is a volatile, high-risk asset (ranked #14 by market capitalisation), currently trading at $118.70. Whether it suits you depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and how it fits your wider portfolio. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. This is information, not financial advice.
Monero price prediction: what could XMR be worth?
No one can reliably predict cryptocurrency prices. Its all-time high was $797.73, and XMR now trades about 32% below that level. Monero's long-term value depends on adoption, liquidity, regulation and broad market cycles rather than any single forecast. Treat price targets you see elsewhere as speculation, not guarantees.
How do I buy Monero?
Monero (XMR) can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges that list it. Compare fees, security and supported regions, verify your account, deposit funds, then place a buy order for XMR. For larger holdings, consider moving coins to self-custody.
What determines the price of Monero?
The XMR price is set by live supply and demand across exchanges, and moves with trading volume, liquidity, exchange flows, macro conditions, regulation and overall market sentiment.
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Data sources: CoinGecko, Binance, mempool.space, Alternative.me. Prices refresh each cache cycle. Last rendered 12 Oct 2026 16:14 UTC.