Polkadot price (DOTUSD) — live chart
Follow the live Polkadot price and chart, check the contract specifications and see what moves DOTUSD.
Chart and quote are a third-party TradingView feed for information only and can differ slightly from Xellion's MT5 prices.
About Polkadot
Polkadot is a blockchain network designed to connect specialised blockchains and support communication between them. DOT is its native token, used for network governance, staking and access to network resources. DOTUSD expresses the value of DOT in US dollars, so changes in the quotation reflect movements in DOT’s dollar-denominated market value.
Polkadot’s distinctive design combines shared security with an architecture that lets specialised blockchains operate alongside one another. Its ecosystem focuses on interoperability, allowing connected networks to exchange information and assets. DOT holders can participate in governance, while staking supports network security. Demand for network resources and changes to the ecosystem can influence how market participants assess the token.
On Xellion’s MT5 platform, Polkadot is traded as a CFD under the symbol DOTUSD. This allows a position to be long or short without owning DOT or managing a crypto wallet. The contract size is 1 DOT, and trading is available seven days a week outside platform maintenance windows. CFD trading carries risk, including losses amplified by leverage.
What moves the price
- Broader cryptocurrency sentiment and Bitcoin price movements
- Polkadot network upgrades and governance decisions
- Ecosystem adoption and demand for network resources
- DOT staking participation and token supply dynamics
- Crypto regulation and exchange access
- US dollar movements and global risk appetite
| Symbol | DOTUSD |
|---|---|
| Contract size | 1 DOT |
| Leverage | Up to 1:2000 |
| Trading hours | 7 days a week, outside platform maintenance windows |
Live spreads and swaps are shown in MT5. Exact session times are in the MT5 contract specification; leverage depends on your account and country.
DOTUSD questions
What does the DOTUSD quotation represent?
DOTUSD shows Polkadot’s native token, DOT, valued in US dollars. A rising quotation means DOT has gained value against the dollar, while a falling quotation means it has lost value against the dollar.
Does trading DOTUSD on Xellion provide staking or governance rights?
No. DOTUSD on Xellion’s MT5 platform is a CFD, rather than ownership of DOT tokens. A CFD position does not provide on-chain staking rewards or governance rights, and it does not require a Polkadot wallet.
What is the contract size for Polkadot CFDs?
The contract size for DOTUSD is 1 DOT. This identifies the underlying token quantity represented by a contract; it does not mean that DOT tokens are delivered to a wallet when a CFD position is opened.
When can DOTUSD be traded on Xellion?
DOTUSD trading is available seven days a week, outside platform maintenance windows. Cryptocurrency markets can move during weekends, and liquidity conditions may vary. Platform maintenance can temporarily interrupt the ability to open, modify or close positions.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Charts and prices on this page come from TradingView for information only and are not investment advice. Risk disclosure