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Polkadot Price DOT
Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.19 as of 12 Oct 2026, down 5.09% in the last 24 hours. Its market capitalisation is $2.03B, ranking #52 among all cryptocurrencies.
DOT Price Forecast
Model confidence MediumAlgorithmic 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 DOT'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.
DOT Forecast & History Lab
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01 Polkadot Price Today
Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.19, down 5.09% over the past 24 hours. With a market capitalisation of $2.03B, Polkadot ranks #52 among all cryptocurrencies. This snapshot reflects multi-source live data refreshed each cache cycle.
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02 Polkadot Price Chart & Technical Analysis
Polkadot price history
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $2.21 | — |
| Dec 2025 | $1.79 | -19.0% |
| Jan 2026 | $1.55 | -13.5% |
| Feb 2026 | $1.66 | +7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | $1.25 | -24.6% |
| Apr 2026 | $1.20 | -3.9% |
| May 2026 | $1.19 | -1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | $0.822000 | -30.8% |
| Jul 2026 | $0.759000 | -7.7% |
| Aug 2026 | $0.840000 | +10.7% |
| Sep 2026 | $1.22 | +45.6% |
| Oct 2026 | $1.24 | +1.3% |
Month-end closing prices, last 12 months. Source: CoinGecko/Binance.
Recent price history (OHLC)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | $1.24 | $1.25 | $1.24 | $1.24 |
| Oct 12 | $1.26 | $1.28 | $1.23 | $1.24 |
| Oct 12 | $1.27 | $1.27 | $1.24 | $1.26 |
| Oct 12 | $1.25 | $1.28 | $1.25 | $1.27 |
| Oct 12 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.24 | $1.25 |
| Oct 11 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.25 | $1.26 |
| Oct 11 | $1.26 | $1.27 | $1.25 | $1.26 |
| Oct 11 | $1.23 | $1.26 | $1.23 | $1.26 |
| Oct 11 | $1.24 | $1.24 | $1.22 | $1.23 |
| Oct 11 | $1.23 | $1.25 | $1.23 | $1.24 |
| Oct 11 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.23 | $1.23 |
| Oct 10 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.25 | $1.26 |
| Oct 10 | $1.26 | $1.27 | $1.25 | $1.26 |
| Oct 10 | $1.25 | $1.26 | $1.24 | $1.26 |
Technical analysis
Key levels
Cross-asset correlations (90-day)
Pearson correlation of daily returns over the last 90 days (CoinGecko).
03 Polkadot On-Chain & Network Activity
Live on-chain metrics — TVL, transactions and network activity — are surfaced for major chains and DeFi protocols. Polkadot does not yet have a keyless on-chain feed; coverage expands as open sources add support.
04 Polkadot 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 Polkadot. 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 Polkadot Derivatives & Futures
The Derivatives layer covers futures open interest, perpetual funding rates and 24h liquidations — the leverage picture behind DOT's spot price. Polkadot 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 Polkadot?
About Polkadot
Polkadot (DOT) is a smart contract platform cryptocurrency ranked #52 by market capitalisation. It has a capped maximum supply of 2,100,000,000 DOT, of which 81% is already in circulation. DOT currently trades about 98% below its all-time high of $54.98.
Polkadot is a layer-0 blockchain protocol designed to enable interoperability between multiple purpose-built blockchains, known as parachains, which connect to a central Relay Chain. Founded by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood and developed by the Web3 Foundation and Parity Technologies, Polkadot launched its Relay Chain in 2020. Each parachain can be optimised for a specific use case while sharing the security of the Relay Chain through Polkadot's nominated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.
DOT is the native token and serves three primary functions: governance, staking, and bonding. DOT holders vote on protocol upgrades and treasury spending without requiring hard forks. Validators and nominators stake DOT to secure the network and earn rewards. Parachain projects lock DOT via crowdloans or auctions to secure a slot. Polkadot has been transitioning toward a more flexible architecture called Polkadot 2.0, introducing coretime — a model where blockchains purchase computational time rather than competing in fixed slot auctions — which is intended to lower barriers to entry.
Supply economics
- Circulating supply: 1,705,378,946 DOT
- Max supply: 2,100,000,000 DOT
- Issued to date: 81.2% of max supply
Regulatory status
Regulatory treatment of Polkadot 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 Polkadot
Markets & exchanges
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| KuCoin | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
| BitDelta | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
| CoinW | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
| Binance | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
| Azbit | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
| BTCC | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
| WhiteBIT | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
| WEEX | DOT/USDT | $1.17 | n/a |
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Compare DOT with peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | 7d | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bitcoin BTC |
$82,555 | -1.33% | -3.00% | $1.66T |
 Ethereum ETH |
$2,487.63 | -1.84% | -6.40% | $303.73B |
 Tether USDT |
$0.999694 | +0.01% | 0.00% | $183.81B |
 BNB BNB |
$741.64 | -1.53% | -5.00% | $98.76B |
 XRP XRP |
$1.35 | -3.88% | -7.97% | $85.44B |
 USD Coin USDC |
$1.00 | +0.02% | +0.10% | $74.05B |
 Solana SOL |
$106.97 | -3.75% | -9.42% | $62.91B |
 Tron TRX |
$0.329900 | -0.09% | -1.66% | $31.33B |
08 Polkadot Price Outlook & Sentiment
Risks
Polkadot 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 Polkadot FAQ & Related Coins
Polkadot FAQ
What is a parachain?
A parachain is an independent blockchain that connects to the Polkadot Relay Chain and borrows its pooled security. Each can have its own token, governance, and logic while benefiting from Polkadot's validator set. Teams must win a slot auction or purchase coretime, locking DOT in the process.
How does DOT staking work?
DOT holders participate either as validators who produce blocks, or as nominators who back validators with staked DOT. Both earn rewards proportional to their stake. Validators who behave dishonestly risk slashing of staked DOT, meaning nominators share that risk and should evaluate validators carefully.
What is Polkadot 2.0 and coretime?
Polkadot 2.0 replaces fixed parachain slot auctions with a flexible coretime marketplace where teams buy block-production capacity in short increments. This lowers the capital barrier for new projects and increases utilisation of Relay Chain capacity. Coretime can be bought and resold, creating a secondary market for access.
What are the main risks associated with DOT?
DOT faces competition from other interoperability protocols and from Ethereum layer-2s. Parachain or coretime demand affects DOT lock-up and price dynamics. Governance decisions by token holders can alter economics significantly, and staking carries slashing risk. DOT is volatile and speculative.
Is Polkadot a good investment?
Polkadot (DOT) is a volatile, high-risk asset (ranked #52 by market capitalisation), currently trading at $1.19. 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.
Polkadot price prediction: what could DOT be worth?
No one can reliably predict cryptocurrency prices. Its all-time high was $54.98, and DOT now trades about 98% below that level. Polkadot'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 Polkadot?
Polkadot (DOT) 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 DOT. For larger holdings, consider moving coins to self-custody.
What determines the price of Polkadot?
The DOT 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 22:38 UTC.