Polkadot Price History (DOT)
Current price: $1.12 · 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 | $1.46 | $1.13 | $1.63 | $0.751859 | -22.60% |
Year-by-Year Analysis
Polkadot in 2026
2026 was a year of drawdown for Polkadot. Price opened at $1.46 and closed at $1.13 — an annual return of -22.60%. Within the year, prices ranged between $0.751859 and $1.63 — a 117% range.
Polkadot in Market Context
Market Position
Polkadot (DOT) ranks #52 within the top-100 tier — solid liquidity but elevated volatility versus top-20, with a current market cap of $1.91 B. As a Layer-1 blockchain, Polkadot competes with other base-layer networks for developer adoption, liquidity, and institutional capital.
Recent Price Action
At $1.12 (only 2% of the ATH of $54.98), Polkadot is in a deep correction — drawdowns of this magnitude have historically offered attractive re-entry zones depending on fundamentals. Over the last 7 days, Polkadot has gained +5.5%; over 30 days it has rallied a strong +39.2%.
Valuation Signals
A Value Score of 74.9/100 places Polkadot 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
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 (+39.2%) elevates short-term risk — adjust position sizing accordingly.
Cycle Insights
- Biggest rally: From ATL ($0.751859) to ATH ($1.63), Polkadot gained 117% — typical for bull market tops.
- Current state: Polkadot currently trades at 68.7% of its ATH and 49% above its ATL.
- Volatility: Price range between ATH and ATL is 2.2x — crypto-typical high volatility that makes DCA strategies (vs lump-sum) attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Polkadot all-time high?
Polkadot's all-time high in our historical data is $1.63 on 3/16/2026. Currently Polkadot trades at $1.12 — below the ATH (68.7% of peak). Data covers the past 5 years.
What is the Polkadot all-time low?
Polkadot's lowest price in the past 5 years was $0.751859 on 8/18/2026. From ATL to today, the price moved 49%.
How has Polkadot performed in recent years?
Annual returns: 2026: -22.60%. Across all 1 years in our data: -23.29% 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).