# Polkadot USD (DOT-USD)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/DOT-USD · data as of 2026-10-23 14:20 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Polkadot USD (DOT-USD), nexqual.com/DOT-USD" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 1.12 (+0.18% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:20 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 1.11 · day 1.11–1.2 · 52w 0.73–3.52 · market cap $1.93B · CCC

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -62.7% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -97.4% vs S&P 500 +77.0%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -62.7% | -97.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +77.0% |
| Per year | -62.7% | -51.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 68.0% | 79.7% |
| Max drawdown | -77.0% (Nov 2025→Aug 2026) | -98.5% (Nov 2021→Aug 2026) |

## Peers
AVAX-USD (Avalanche USD) USD 9.01 -1.19% · ATOM-USD (Cosmos USD) USD 1.76 +2.42% · LINK-USD (Chainlink USD) USD 11.87 -0.60% · SOL-USD (Solana USD) USD 103.56 +0.02% · NEAR-USD (NEAR Protocol USD) USD 4.81 -1.34%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/DOT-USD · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt