Qtum is an open Proof-of-Stake (PoS) public blockchain that uses the UTXO model and provides EVM smart-contract capabilities. QTUM is the native token, used for network transactions, contract execution, and the staking mechanism.

New QTUM is generated through the PoS block-production mechanism rather than Proof-of-Work mining. When a staking participant is selected to produce a block and completes the corresponding validation, the protocol generates related new-token rewards. This explains the source of new supply, but it cannot be used to derive real-time circulating supply or an individual's actual returns.

Qtum Price in USD Today, Live Market & Historical Trend Chart

Q: What is QTUM used for?

QTUM is used to pay fees for on-chain transfers and smart-contract interactions, and it can also be staked to participate in PoS consensus. Fees pay for network processing costs; staking enables tokens to participate in block production and validation. Both support protocol operation and do not represent corporate equity or a right to fixed returns.

Q: How does QTUM staking help operate the network?

QTUM used for staking can participate in network security and block production under the protocol. Selected participants assemble valid transactions into blocks and broadcast them, and the protocol generates corresponding rewards according to its block-production mechanism. Individual outcomes remain affected by staking participation, network conditions, and protocol rules.

Q: Why does Qtum use both UTXO and smart contracts?

UTXO represents spendable balances as unspent transaction outputs: a transfer spends old outputs and creates new ones. The EVM, meanwhile, provides an execution environment for smart contracts. The former organizes asset transfers, while the latter handles programmable logic, so Qtum supports both UTXO-style transactions and contract applications.

Q: What does Qtum's on-chain governance do?

Qtum's decentralized governance protocol allows the community and token holders to participate through on-chain mechanisms in certain network-parameter and upgrade decisions. A proposal being discussed or voted on does not mean it has been implemented; whether it is adopted and how it takes effect must still follow governance and upgrade procedures.

Q: What should I note when transferring QTUM?

Before transferring QTUM, confirm that the recipient address belongs to the Qtum network, that the wallet or service supports native QTUM, and that the address and amount are correct. Transactions are generally difficult to reverse after confirmation; private keys or seed phrases control assets, and loss, disclosure, or sending to an incompatible address can result in losses.

Rank 312

$0.7621

+$0.0244(+3.32%)

Market Cap

$80.37M

24h High

$0.7713

24h Low

$0.7267

24h Turnover

$1.78K

Total Supply

107.82M

Market Sentiment

Neutral

Price of Qtum (QTUM) Today in USD

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The live price of Qtum (QTUM) today is $0.7621, with a 24h change of +3.32%. Over the same period, the low was $0.7267, the high was $0.7713, and the 24h trading volume was $1.78K. The current market cap is approximately $80.37M. It ranks #312 by market cap and accounts for 0.00% of the total crypto market cap. The all-time high was $100.2200 (⁦2018-01-05⁩); the current price is -99.24% from the all-time high.

Qtum (QTUM) Price History

7 Days
-2.19%
Low
$0.7267
High
$0.7941
30 Days
-21.45%
Low
$0.7267
High
$1.0386
90 Days
+16.61%
Low
$0.6270
High
$1.0808
1 Year
-56.77%
Low
$0.6270
High
$2.0221

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Yesterday: 34; Fear
Last Week: 51; Normal
Last Month: 73; Greed

The Fear & Greed Index is currently 50/100, in the Normal zone; change from yesterday: +16, from last week: -1, and from last month: -23. Lower values indicate more fearful sentiment, while higher values indicate more greedy sentiment. This does not represent price change.

Why Did Qtum (QTUM) Rise in the Last 24 Hours?

Quantum-security coverage may have created spillover sentiment across the sector, but the related reports did not mention Qtum directly, so this is only indirect context and does not establish the cause of the move. In the order-book snapshot dated 2026-11-04, the top-five-level bid-to-ask depth ratio was 0.29, with asks outweighing bids; a large sell order near $0.7844 could create overhead pressure. This snapshot reflects orders at that time, not subsequent trades. Volume data for the period was unavailable, so it cannot show whether the price move was accompanied by trading activity. The 2026-11-04 14:00 UTC candle showed bearish moving averages on the 15-minute and 4-hour intervals and a bullish reading on the 1-hour interval, leaving technical signals mixed. The overall signal was bearish, with a 4-hour ADX of 37.16.

About Qtum (QTUM)

Qtum blockchain (hereinafter referred to as "quantum chain" or "qtum") is committed to developing a third blockchain ecosystem other than bitcoin and Ethereum, and realizes point-to-point value transfer through value transfer protocol, Build a decentralized application development platform ("DAPP platform") that supports multiple industries (including finance, Internet of things, supply chain, social networking, games, etc.). By combining the improved version of bitcoin core infrastructure and the compatible version of Ethereum virtual machine, quantum chain not only has the indestructible blockchain network of bitcoin, but also can give full play to the unlimited possibility of smart contract. Qtum currency is used to access DAPP, token voting, community autonomy, application function consumption / payment.

Use Cases and Features

Qtum is an open public blockchain that combines a Bitcoin-style UTXO (unspent transaction output) model with smart-contract capabilities compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). QTUM can be used to pay on-chain transaction fees and participate in network consensus through staking; the network also uses on-chain governance to adjust certain blockchain parameters.

Supply and Issuance Mechanism

QTUM participates in block production through a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism. New coins are created through staking to incentivize participants who help maintain network security. Supply and staking rewards can be affected by network participation and protocol rules and should not be treated as fixed returns.

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