Decred Price History (DCR)
Current price: $12.11 · 5-year history · Updated: 7/31/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27.02 | $13.38 | $27.24 | $10.74 | -50.48% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Decred in 2026
2026 was a year of deep bear market for Decred. Price opened at $27.02 and closed at $13.38 — an annual return of -50.48%. Within the year, prices ranged between $10.74 and $27.24 — a 154% range.
Decred in Market Context
Market Position
Decred (DCR) currently sits in the long-tail without a stable top-100 rank — higher upside but materially elevated risk, with a current market cap of $212.41 M. Decred falls into a specialized category with valuation drivers that differ from mainstream L1s and DeFi tokens.
Recent Price Action
At $12.11 (only 5% of the ATH of $247.35), Decred is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Decred has moved sideways at −2.2%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +20.7%.
Valuation Signals
At 53.1/100, Decred is in "Fair Value" territory — market and fundamentals are balanced; no clear buy or sell signal from valuation alone. MVRV at 95/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. Low dev activity (score 30/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk.
Risk Profile
Specialized tokens carry use-case concentration risk: if the core thesis fails, pivoting is rarely viable. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon. Outside the top 100, exchange liquidity is thin and slippage on larger trades is non-trivial.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($10.74) to ATH ($27.24), Decred gained 154% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Decred currently trades at 44.5% of its ATH and 13% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 2.5x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decred all-time high?
Decred's all-time high in our historical data is $27.24 on 3/16/2026. Currently Decred trades at $12.11 — below the ATH (44.5% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Decred all-time low?
Decred's lowest price in the past 5 years was $10.74 on 6/30/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 13%.
How has Decred performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -50.48%. Across all 1 years in our data: -55.18% total return from first data point.
Where does the historical price data come from?
All price data is sourced from CoinGecko — one of the largest and most reputable crypto data providers. We store daily closing prices for the past 5 years. Data refreshes daily (24h ISR cache).