Kaspa (KAS) Price

The Kaspa price today is $0.0459 per KAS, and we track it live for you in U.S. dollars. You get market cap, volume, supply, and all-time high data in one clear view. We also show you what really moves KAS, from mining to network upgrades. Ready to read the chart with confidence?

What Is Kaspa Crypto?

Kaspa crypto is a proof-of-work network built for speed, recording blocks in a BlockDAG rather than on a single chain.

On most blockchains, two blocks found at the same moment cannot both survive. One gets tossed out. Kaspa keeps both and uses its GHOSTDAG protocol to sort them into a clear order. For you, that means quicker confirmations with the same mining-based security style.

The network now handles 10 blocks every second. Developers are aiming for 100.

Who Created the Kaspa Coin?

The Kaspa coin grew out of academic research led by Dr. Yonatan Sompolinsky. He had the opportunity to study faster proof-of-work designs alongside Prof. Aviv Zohar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The network was successfully launched in November 2021 through a fair process, ensuring that no insiders received early coins and there was no private sale. This approach highlighted a commitment to fairness and transparency. Today, open-source volunteers guide the project. You can explore it further at kaspa.org.

Kaspa (KAS) Current Price

Kaspa (KAS) is trading at $0.0459 as of 10:39 a.m. ET on Sept. 29, 2026, with a market cap of about $1.27 billion. Over the past 24 hours, KAS moved between $0.0442 and $0.0485. Our widget updates automatically, so the figures above it stay up to date for you.

Current Kaspa (KAS) Price USD Snapshot 

Kaspa Price USD Chart

Our Kaspa price chart lets you view KAS in dollars across 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, 1 year, or every day since launch. Short windows show you intraday swings. Long ones show you the trend.

Kaspa Price Performance

As of Sept. 29, 2026, KAS has gained 65.7% in the past 30 days and 40.6% over the past year. The table below breaks down each period for you.

Compare KAS with hard assets on our Gold Price and Silver Price charts.

KAS to USD Converter

At today’s rate of $0.0459, 1,000 KAS is worth about $45.92. Here are a few common amounts for quick reference.

Our converter also supports INR, EUR, GBP, and more. Right now, 1 KAS is worth about ₹4.41, €0.0404, or £0.0347.

What Moves the Kaspa Price?

Five forces drive the Kaspa price most: network upgrades, mining economics, exchange liquidity, the broader crypto market, and real-world adoption. Here is what we watch in each area for you.

Network Upgrades

Crescendo arrived on May 5, 2025, and lifted the network to 10 blocks per second. Toccata followed on June 30, 2026. It brought covenants, native tokens, and zero-knowledge (ZK) proof verification to the base layer. Those tools let you tap into smart contracts directly on Kaspa.

Mining and Hashrate

Miners receive fresh KAS as a reward and often sell some of it to pay their bills. When hashrate climbs, we take it as a sign that miners expect better days ahead.

Exchange Liquidity, Market Mood, and Adoption

• Liquidity: More buyers and sellers usually mean smaller spreads and smoother trades for you.
• Market mood: Bitcoin still leads the pack. A sharp BTC sell-off tends to drag KAS down.
• Adoption: Fresh apps, wallet support, and merchant use can all boost demand.

Kaspa Supply and Tokenomics

Only about 28.7 billion KAS will ever exist, and roughly 96.6% of that supply is already circulating. That leaves you with very little new supply still to come.

Mining rewards began at 440 KAS per block on May 7, 2022. They drop by half over every 12 months. Instead of one big cut, though, the decline is spread across small monthly steps. Each step mirrors the gap between two neighboring notes on a piano, which is why the community calls it the “chromatic” schedule.

Kaspa Mining: The Commodity Angle

Miners produce new KAS by running the kHeavyHash algorithm, mostly on specialized ASIC rigs, so we treat Kaspa much like the physical commodities we cover.

Like gold miners, Kaspa miners face shrinking output and rising costs. If the Kaspa price falls below what it costs many miners to run their machines, the weakest ones switch off. That can reduce the flow of coins hitting the market.

Kaspa All-Time High and Price History

KAS reached its record high of about $0.2074 on Aug. 1, 2024, after bottoming near $0.000171 in 2022.

• November 2021: Kaspa launches without any pre-mined coins.
• May 7, 2022: The chromatic reward schedule takes effect.
• Aug. 1, 2024: KAS sets its all-time high.
• May 5, 2025: Crescendo lifts speed to 10 blocks per second.
• June 30, 2026: Toccata adds covenants and smart contract tools.
• Sept. 29, 2026: KAS sits near $0.0459, roughly 78% under its peak.

Kaspa vs. Bitcoin

Kaspa and Bitcoin both rely on proof of work, but Kaspa adds 10 blocks every second, while Bitcoin adds roughly one block every 10 minutes.

Latest Kaspa News

The biggest Kaspa news right now centers on faster block speeds, new real-world payment use cases, and a late-September price rally. Here is what we are following for you.

• Faster blocks ahead: The roadmap targets 100 blocks per second, backed by DAGKnight and new ZK tooling.
• Real-world use: In late September 2026, a Miami real estate developer said it would take KAS as payment for luxury townhomes.
• Mixed on-chain signals: KAS climbed about 12% in late September, even though some on-chain activity cooled.

For the bigger picture, visit our commodities and market news hub for fresh Kaspa news every week.

Where Can You Buy Kaspa Coin?

You can pick up the Kaspa coin on large centralized exchanges such as Kraken, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, KuCoin, and Bitget. Before you buy, we recommend that you:

• Check trading volume and spreads on each platform.
• Confirm which KAS pairs are available, such as KAS/USDT or KAS/USD.
• Store long-term holdings in a wallet you control, such as Ledger or SafePal.

If you live in the U.S., make sure the exchange you choose serves your state.

Kaspa Price Prediction: What We Watch in 2026

We don’t set a single Kaspa price target, because forecasts differ so widely. Online Kaspa price prediction sites rarely agree, so we give you the key drivers and let you decide.

For our Kaspa (KAS) price prediction 2026 outlook, we keep an eye on four signals:

• Real-world use of Toccata’s smart contract features.
• Progress toward 100 blocks per second.
• Miner profits and hashrate trends.
• Bitcoin’s direction and overall market liquidity.

Treat any Kaspa price prediction as opinion, not fact. Crypto prices can swing hard in either direction, so please do your own research.

Kaspa Price FAQs

What Is The Kaspa (Kas) Price Today?

The Kaspa price today is $0.0459 per KAS as of 10:39 a.m. ET on Sept. 29, 2026. Our widget shows the latest quote, updated automatically. We base each price on data from multiple exchanges for a fair market average. Check the 24-hour range in our stats to see KAS’s recent movement.

What Is The Market Cap Of Kaspa?

Kaspa’s market cap is about $1.27 billion as of Sept. 29, 2026, based on 27.73 billion KAS in circulation at today’s price, placing it at No. 72 on CoinGecko. Since most of the supply circulates, its fully diluted valuation is also about $1.27 billion. Both figures are available in our stats table.

What Is Kaspa’s 24-Hour Trading Volume?

About $29.1 million worth of KAS traded in the 24 hours before our Sept. 29, 2026, update. That equals roughly 2.3% of Kaspa’s market cap. We use this ratio as a quick liquidity check for you. Higher volume usually means tighter spreads, so your orders fill closer to the quoted price.

What Is Kaspa’s All-Time High?

Kaspa’s all-time high is about $0.2074, reached on Aug. 1, 2024. As of our latest update, KAS trades roughly 78% below that mark. Its all-time low was about $0.000171 in 2022, so the coin has still risen sharply since its early days. That wide range shows you how volatile KAS can be in both directions.

How Many Kaspa Coins Will Ever Exist?

About 28.7 billion KAS will ever exist. Around 27.73 billion coins, or 96.6%, already circulate. Miners will release the remaining supply slowly through Kaspa’s chromatic reward schedule. Because rewards shrink a little each month instead of halving all at once, you won’t face a sudden supply shock.

Is Kaspa Proof Of Work Or Proof Of Stake?

Kaspa runs on proof of work, not proof of stake. Miners protect the network with the kHeavyHash algorithm, mostly on ASIC hardware. You can’t stake KAS to earn new coins, since all new supply comes from mining. That’s why we view KAS as a digital commodity, similar to the mined resources we track.

What Was The Kaspa Toccata Upgrade?

Toccata, a Kaspa hard fork launched on June 30, 2026, introduced smart contract tools, including covenants, native tokens, and zero-knowledge proof verification. Before Toccata, Kaspa focused on simple payments, but now developers can create more advanced applications, and we monitor user adoption.

Why Is The Kaspa Coin Price Different On Each Site?

Prices from different sites can vary slightly due to their unique exchange mixes and refresh schedules. For example, on Sept. 29, 2026, CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko differed by less than a fifth of a cent. Our data source is listed at the top of the page to ensure transparency about the current Kaspa price.

Is Kaspa A Good Investment?

We can’t advise on whether Kaspa fits your portfolio, as it depends on your goals and risk tolerance. Kaspa crypto is currently about 78% below its peak and can be volatile. Before investing, compare its supply, network growth, and liquidity with your current assets, and determine how much volatility you can handle. This page is for informational purposes only, not financial advice.
 

Our Data Sources and Disclaimer

Our current Kaspa price figures in USD come from CoinGecko and were last checked on Sept. 29, 2026, at 10:39 a.m. ET. We also review primary sources, such as kaspa.org, the GHOSTDAG research paper, and official Kaspa developer releases.