PancakeSwap Price History (CAKE)
Current price: $2.39 · 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 | $1.41 | $2.45 | $2.45 | $1.18 | +73.76% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
PancakeSwap in 2026
2026 was a year of strong rally for PancakeSwap. Price opened at $1.41 and closed at $2.45 — an annual return of +73.76%. Within the year, prices ranged between $1.18 and $2.45 — a 108% range.
PancakeSwap in Market Context
Market Position
PancakeSwap (CAKE) ranks #85 within the top-100 tier — solid liquidity but elevated volatility versus top-20, with a current market cap of $834.21 M. As a DeFi protocol, PancakeSwap's valuation depends on TVL, fee revenue, and governance-token distribution.
Recent Price Action
At $2.39 (only 5% of the ATH of $43.96), PancakeSwap is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, PancakeSwap has gained +8.2%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +49.8%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 74.9/100 places PancakeSwap 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 (90/100) shows healthy network activity relative to market cap.
Risk Profile
DeFi-specific risks: smart-contract exploits, regulatory classification as securities, and governance-token concentration from early-stage investors. Strong tokenomics (85/100): bounded emission, decentralized distribution, and no activation cliffs on the horizon. High 30-day volatility (+49.8%) elevates short-term risk — adjust position sizing accordingly.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($1.18) to ATH ($2.45), PancakeSwap gained 108% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: PancakeSwap currently trades at 97.6% of its ATH and 103% 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 PancakeSwap all-time high?
PancakeSwap's all-time high in our historical data is $2.45 on 9/18/2026. Currently PancakeSwap trades at $2.39 — below the ATH (97.6% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the PancakeSwap all-time low?
PancakeSwap's lowest price in the past 5 years was $1.18 on 6/5/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 103%.
How has PancakeSwap performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: +73.76%. Across all 1 years in our data: +69.50% 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).