If you had invested $1,000 in Lido DAO in 2026
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Lido DAO (LDO) on Jan 5, 2026 at $0.6310, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $0.4506).
$1,000 bought 1,585 LDO. Over 0.7 years the position reached a high of $1,000 (Jan 5, 2026) and a low of $388 (Jun 22, 2026), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -61.2%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $900 into $1,209 (+34.3%) — see the Lido DAO DCA since 2026.
Context: Lido DAO price history 2026 · best performing crypto of 2026.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | LDO price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.4506 | $714 | -28.6% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2026 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $71.41 |
| $500 | $357 |
| $1,000 | $714 |
| $5,000 | $3,571 |
| $10,000 | $7,141 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2026
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $919 | 0.92× | -8.1% |
| Ethereum | $861 | 0.86× | -13.9% |
| BNB | $848 | 0.85× | -15.2% |
| XRP | $719 | 0.72× | -28.1% |
| Solana | $844 | 0.84× | -15.6% |
| TRON | $1,125 | 1.13× | +12.5% |
| Zcash | $3,707 | 3.71× | +270.7% |
| Dogecoin | $685 | 0.68× | -31.5% |
Historical simulation, not a forecast or advice. Uses weekly closing prices in USD (USDT pairs); ignores fees, spreads and taxes. Past performance does not predict future results; crypto prices can fall to zero. Disclaimer · Methodology.
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FAQ
How much would $1,000 in Lido DAO in 2026 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of LDO at the first weekly close of 2026 (Jan 5, 2026, $0.6310 per coin) would be worth about $714 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 0.71× the initial amount (-28.6%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a LDO investment made in 2026?
Its value fell as low as $388 around Jun 22, 2026, and the largest drop from a previous high was -61.2%.
Is it too late to buy Lido DAO?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of LDO say nothing about future returns; only invest what you can afford to lose.
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Data updated: 2026-10-01 09:08 UTC.