If you had invested $1,000 in Polkadot in 2024
Historical simulation: one-time purchase of Polkadot (DOT) on Jan 1, 2024 at $6.90, valued at the latest weekly close (Sep 28, 2026, $1.23).
$1,000 bought 145 DOT. Over 2.7 years the position reached a high of $1,506 (Dec 2, 2024) and a low of $110 (Aug 10, 2026), with a worst peak-to-trough decline of -92.7%. Spreading purchases as $100 per month over the same period instead would have turned $3,300 into $1,601 (-51.5%) — see the Polkadot DCA since 2024.
Context: Polkadot price history 2024 · best performing crypto of 2024.
Value of the investment at each year end
| Year | DOT price | Value of $1,000 | Change in year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.67 | $1,112 | +11.2% |
| 2025 | $2.14 | $310 | -72.1% |
| 2026 (to date) | $1.23 | $178 | -42.8% |
Other amounts
| Invested in 2024 | Value today |
|---|---|
| $100 | $17.77 |
| $500 | $88.85 |
| $1,000 | $178 |
| $5,000 | $889 |
| $10,000 | $1,777 |
$1,000 in other coins in 2024
| Coin | Value today | Multiple | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $1,904 | 1.9× | +90.4% |
| Ethereum | $1,210 | 1.21× | +21.0% |
| BNB | $2,535 | 2.54× | +153.5% |
| XRP | $2,703 | 2.7× | +170.3% |
| Solana | $1,318 | 1.32× | +31.8% |
| TRON | $3,278 | 3.28× | +227.8% |
| Zcash | $64,538 | 64.54× | +6,353.8% |
| Dogecoin | $1,208 | 1.21× | +20.8% |
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.
FAQ
How much would $1,000 in Polkadot in 2024 be worth today?
A $1,000 purchase of DOT at the first weekly close of 2024 (Jan 1, 2024, $6.90 per coin) would be worth about $178 on Sep 28, 2026, i.e. 0.18× the initial amount (-82.2%). Historical simulation, fees and taxes excluded.
What was the lowest point of a DOT investment made in 2024?
Its value fell as low as $110 around Aug 10, 2026, and the largest drop from a previous high was -92.7%.
Is it too late to buy Polkadot?
This site does not give investment advice and cannot predict prices. Past returns of DOT 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.