Kusama Price History (KSM)
Current price: $4.47 · 5-year history · Updated: 9/19/2026
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Price Chart (5 Years)
Year-by-Year Performance
| Year | Open | Close | High | Low | Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.53 | $4.46 | $5.97 | $2.86 | -1.55% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Kusama in 2026
2026 was a year of consolidation for Kusama. Price opened at $4.53 and closed at $4.46 — an annual return of -1.55%. Within the year, prices ranged between $2.86 and $5.97 — a 109% range.
Kusama in Market Context
Market Position
Kusama (KSM) ranks #325 outside the top 100 — higher upside potential paired with significantly elevated liquidity and delisting risk, with a current market cap of $84.35 M. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Kusama competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
At $4.47 (only 1% of the ATH of $621.71), Kusama is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Kusama has gained +17.9%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +42.7%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 78.6/100 places Kusama in the "Undervalued" zone, indicating a discount versus realized market cap and network activity. MVRV at 95/100 suggests a favorable valuation relative to realized cap. Low dev activity (score 0/100) is a cluster risk — project stagnation elevates long-term delisting risk. The NVT ratio (75/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
Layer-1-specific risks: network adoption must scale or valuation stagnates. Validator concentration and consensus security are primary technical risks. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon. High 30-day volatility (+42.7%) elevates short-term risk — adjust position sizing accordingly. Outside the top 100, exchange liquidity is thin and slippage on larger trades is non-trivial.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($2.86) to ATH ($5.97), Kusama gained 109% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Kusama currently trades at 74.9% of its ATH and 56% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 2.1x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kusama all-time high?
Kusama's all-time high in our historical data is $5.97 on 5/9/2026. Currently Kusama trades at $4.47 — below the ATH (74.9% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Kusama all-time low?
Kusama's lowest price in the past 5 years was $2.86 on 8/12/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 56%.
How has Kusama performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -1.55%. Across all 1 years in our data: -1.32% 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).