Polkadot (DOT) Price, Market Cap & Guide 2026

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Polkadot: investor sentiment & ecosystem

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Information about Polkadot

NamePolkadot
SymbolDOT
Price$1.01
Market capitalization$1,722,523,832
24h volume$207,092,867
Circulating supply1,703,148,120
Total supply1,703,148,120
Max supply2,100,000,000
Market pairs1,070
1h change0.34%
24h change6.77%
7d change-9.11%
CoinMarketCap rank#44

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Polkadot — links & social accounts

Official links

Homepagepolkadot.com/↗ Whitepaperpolkadot.com/papers/Polkadot-whitepaper.pdf↗ Explorerpolkadot.subscan.io/↗ Explorer3xpl.com/polkadot↗

Social & repositories

𝕏Twitter / X@Polkadot↗ r/Redditwww.reddit.com/r/Polkadot↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk↗

Polkadot — frequently asked questions

What is Polkadot (DOT)?

Polkadot is a platform that allows diverse blockchains to transfer messages, including value, in a trust-free fashion; sharing their unique features while pooling their security. In brief, Polkadot is a scalable heterogeneous multi-chain technology. Polkadot is heterogeneous because it is entirely flexible and makes no…

What is the current price of Polkadot?

As of September 17, 2026, Polkadot trades at $1.01, with a 24-hour change of 6.77%.

Where can I buy Polkadot?

Polkadot can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees and security in our exchange reviews before buying.

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