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Polkadot price today · DOT/USD
- Market cap
- $1.44B
- 24h volume
- $67.82M
- Circulating supply
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- Max supply
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Polkadot price chart
Technical analysis
Bearish leanBased on recent daily candles, Polkadot’s short-term technical picture is leaning bearish: RSI is soft (41), MACD is above signal line, and price below the 50 & 200-day averages. This is an automated, informational read of past price action — not a prediction or investment advice.
Indicators are calculated automatically from recent daily price data and describe past performance only. They are informational and not investment advice.
What is Polkadot (DOT)?
Polkadot is a proof-of-stake network launched in 2020 and co-founded by Gavin Wood, who also co-created Ethereum and coined the term Web3. Rather than being a single chain, Polkadot is built to connect many specialised blockchains, called parachains, so they can share security and pass messages between one another.
This design tackles one of crypto’s hardest problems: letting independent networks interoperate without fragmenting security. Its token, DOT, is used for staking to secure the network, for on-chain governance where holders vote on upgrades, and to bond the slots that parachains occupy.
Polkadot’s ecosystem spans decentralised finance, identity, gaming and infrastructure projects that plug into its relay chain. DOT’s price reflects the growth of that ecosystem alongside the wider market cycle, and it remains a volatile asset. The chart, supply figures and indicators shown here are for information only and are not investment advice.
The Polkadot price rarely hangs on any single factor. More often it is a few at once — demand for parachain slots and ecosystem growth, protocol upgrades and governance decisions, staking participation and overall altcoin sentiment. Together they set the backdrop, though short-term moves can still catch everyone off guard.
Polkadot FAQ
What is a parachain?
A parachain is a specialised blockchain that plugs into Polkadot's central relay chain, sharing its security and able to exchange messages with other parachains. Projects bond DOT to secure a slot.
What is the current price of Polkadot?
About $0.8488 per DOT at the time this page loaded. Because crypto trades 24/7, the DOT price updates continuously, so refresh the page to see the latest figure and 24-hour change.
What drives the price of Polkadot?
The main forces behind Polkadot's price include demand for parachain slots and ecosystem growth, protocol upgrades and governance decisions, staking participation and overall altcoin sentiment. These help explain why DOT moves the way it does, but they are context rather than a forecast — no factor guarantees a direction.
Is Polkadot a good investment?
TrendiView Research does not give investment advice. Polkadot is a volatile crypto asset, meaning its price can rise or fall sharply and you could lose money. Use the live chart, market data and indicators here for research, and weigh your own risk tolerance before deciding anything.
How do I buy Polkadot?
You can buy DOT on most major crypto exchanges by creating an account, verifying your identity, depositing funds and placing an order. See our dedicated "How to buy Polkadot" guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.
What are some quick facts about Polkadot?
It connects specialised chains called parachains. Its co-founder Gavin Wood coined the term "Web3". DOT is used for staking, governance and parachain bonding.
When was Polkadot launched?
Polkadot launched in 2020, created by Gavin Wood. It is categorised as multi-chain / interoperability.
Where does TrendiView get its Polkadot data?
Price, market-cap, supply and 24-hour figures on this page are drawn from CoinGecko market data and live exchange price feeds, and the editorial background is maintained by TrendiView Research. Numbers refresh regularly but can briefly lag fast-moving markets, and nothing here is financial advice.
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The information on this page — including the live Polkadot (DOT) price, market data and technical indicators — is provided for general information only and is not financial, investment or trading advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and you could lose money. Always do your own research. Data is sourced from public feeds and may be delayed or occasionally inaccurate.