Monero
XMR#12| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.61% | -0.45% | +15.68% | +40.80% | +89.98% |
About Monero
Monero is one of the most established privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. While many blockchains make transaction histories publicly visible, Monero is designed to make transactions confidential by default. XMR aims to protect details such as sender, receiver, and transaction amount, giving it a clear and distinct purpose in the crypto market.
Monero’s privacy-first design makes it both respected and controversial. Supporters see XMR as one of the strongest examples of digital cash that protects financial confidentiality. Critics and regulators often view privacy coins with caution because they are harder to monitor than transparent blockchains.
For users comparing cryptocurrencies by purpose rather than hype, Monero stands out. It is not trying to be a smart contract ecosystem, a meme coin, or a stablecoin. It is built around privacy, fungibility, and censorship-resistant peer-to-peer money. That focused mission is why XMR remains one of the most important privacy coins to understand.
Monero Markets
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Volume (24h) | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KuCoin | XMR/USDT | $466.07 | $50.32M | green |
| Poloniex | XMR/USDT | $464.48 | $9.91M | yellow |
| HTX | XMR/USDT | $466.94 | $7.04M | yellow |
| Kraken | XMR/USD | $467.52 | $4.16M | green |
| WhiteBIT | XMR/USDT | $465.24 | $2.89M | green |
| MEXC | XMR/USDT | $466.25 | $2.49M | green |
| Kraken | XMR/USDT | $466.82 | $2.45M | green |
| KuCoin | XMR/USDC | $467.35 | $1.98M | green |
| Nonkyc.io | XMR/USDT | $469.38 | $1.97M | green |
| CoinEx | XMR/USDT | $466.85 | $1.81M | green |
| KuCoin | XMR/ETH | $465.29 | $1.55M | green |
| Bitfinex | XMR/USDT | $467.46 | $1.51M | green |
| Bitfinex | XMR/USD | $466.69 | $900.67K | green |
| WhiteBIT | XMR/USDC | $468.32 | $699.96K | green |
| BTSE | XMR/USDT | $466.49 | $360.74K | green |
| Bitfinex | XMR/BTC | $465.53 | $355.68K | green |
| BigONE | XMR/USDT | $467.73 | $179.62K | yellow |
| Kraken | XMR/USDC | $466.72 | $171.83K | green |
| Kraken | XMR/EUR | $468.22 | $150.78K | green |
| CoinEx | XMR/USDC | $467.03 | $141.45K | green |
Monero Price History
Monero (XMR) reached its all-time high of $797.73 on January 14, 2026, and trades 35.7% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $0.216177 on January 13, 2015, and the price has since risen 237,271% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $433.22 | $713.07 | $292.29 | $513.14 | +18.45% |
| 2025 | $193.38 | $475.88 | $190.74 | $438.62 | +126.82% |
| 2024 | $169.85 | $222.56 | $105.01 | $190.66 | +12.25% |
| 2023 | $148.04 | $185.30 | $134.00 | $165.15 | +11.56% |
| 2022 | $249.95 | $278.54 | $104.13 | $146.77 | -41.28% |
| 2021 | $135.95 | $484.77 | $125.83 | $228.45 | +68.04% |
| 2020 | $45.78 | $167.85 | $32.75 | $156.48 | +241.81% |
| 2019 | $48.66 | $80.87 | $42.38 | $44.57 | -8.41% |
| 2018 | $339.75 | $418.18 | $38.79 | $46.17 | -86.41% |
| 2017 | $13.51 | $466.86 | $10.51 | $331.72 | +2355.37% |
| 2016 | $0.503 | $13.97 | $0.4307 | $13.83 | +2649.50% |
| 2015 | $0.3149 | $0.9968 | $0.2315 | $0.4519 | +43.51% |
Analysis
Monero Posts 41.9% Monthly Gain as Trend Acceleration Outpaces Major Peers
Monero's 30-day surge of 41.86% dwarfs its 7-day and 24-hour advances, signalling a multi-week acceleration that has lifted XMR to $516.68 while still trading…
Monero Defies Market Slide, Extends Rally to 19.6% Weekly Gain
Monero advanced 5.5% in 24 hours while leading assets declined, pushing its 7-day climb near 20%. Volume data points to persistent buying pressure not seen…
Monero News
Zcash and Monero's Price Rip Higher as Privacy-Coin Markets Roar - news.bitcoin.com
Zcash and Monero's Price Rip Higher as Privacy-Coin Markets Roar news.bitcoin.com
Monero Tops Charts With 41% Monthly Rally: New Peak Soon? - Watcher Guru
Monero Tops Charts With 41% Monthly Rally: New Peak Soon? Watcher Guru
How to Convert Bitcoin to Monero (BTC to XMR) Without KYC in 2026 - TechBullion
How to Convert Bitcoin to Monero (BTC to XMR) Without KYC in 2026 TechBullion
Monero Hits $530 After THORChain Opens Native XMR Swaps - Yellow.com
Monero Hits $530 After THORChain Opens Native XMR Swaps Yellow.com
Monero Price Prediction: XMR Breakout Gains Strength as Direct THORChain Trading Goes Live - CoinCodex
Monero Price Prediction: XMR Breakout Gains Strength as Direct THORChain Trading Goes Live CoinCodex
XMR Outperforms Bitcoin In August, Seeing Its Best Month In Over 5 Years - TradingView
XMR Outperforms Bitcoin In August, Seeing Its Best Month In Over 5 Years TradingView
Monero Price Rallies 45% In August As THORChain Boosts XMR Trading - TronWeekly
Monero Price Rallies 45% In August As THORChain Boosts XMR Trading TronWeekly
Monero Surges More Than 10% And Reaches Powerful 7-Month High - Crypto Economy
Monero Surges More Than 10% And Reaches Powerful 7-Month High Crypto Economy
Monero (XMR) Price Surges 47% in Month: Analysis, Prediction, and What’s Next? - The Crypto Times
Monero (XMR) Price Surges 47% in Month: Analysis, Prediction, and What’s Next? The Crypto Times
Monero (XMR) Hits a 7-Month Peak: What Happened and What’s Ahead? - cryptopotato.com
Monero (XMR) Hits a 7-Month Peak: What Happened and What’s Ahead? cryptopotato.com
Monero FAQ
What is Monero (XMR)?
Monero (XMR) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency launched in 2014 that enables untraceable transactions. It uses advanced cryptographic techniques such as ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions to hide sender, receiver, and amount details. Users can generate XMR through mining, and the network prioritizes privacy and fungibility.
How does Monero's privacy technology work?
Monero uses ring signatures to mix a user's transaction with others, making it impossible to determine the exact sender. Stealth addresses generate one-time addresses for each transaction, hiding the recipient. Confidential transactions (RingCT) obscure the amount transferred. This combination ensures that transactions are private by default, unlike many other cryptocurrencies. The network uses the RandomX proof-of-work algorithm for mining.
What is the XMR token used for?
XMR is the native token of the Monero network. It is used to pay transaction fees and can be mined by participants. As a privacy coin, XMR is primarily used for private and fungible transfers, allowing users to transact without revealing financial details to third parties. It also serves as a medium of exchange within the Monero ecosystem.
How does Monero differ from Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies?
Unlike Bitcoin, which has a transparent ledger, Monero obscures transaction details by default. While Bitcoin transactions are publicly viewable, Monero's use of ring signatures and stealth addresses ensures that transactions are untraceable and unlinkable. This makes Monero a privacy-focused choice for users seeking financial privacy, though it has faced regulatory scrutiny. Its focus on privacy sets it apart from most other cryptocurrencies.
What is the current price of Monero?
Monero is currently priced at $513.14, down 0.45% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #12 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, XMR is up 15.68%.
What is Monero's market cap?
Monero has a market capitalization of $9.65B. The 24-hour trading volume is $144.79M, reflecting the total value of XMR traded across all exchanges in the last day.
How many Monero coins are in circulation?
There are currently 18.80M XMR in circulation. The total supply is 18.80M XMR.
