Counterparty
XCP#1177| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.03% | +22.75% | +37.41% | +68.19% | -37.77% |
About Counterparty
Counterparty Price History
Counterparty (XCP) reached its all-time high of $91.13 on January 9, 2018, and trades 97.6% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $0.134356 on October 25, 2019, and the price has since risen 1,550% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $1.9177 | $2.6377 | $0.79539 | $2.2168 | +15.60% |
| 2025 | $3.4496 | $4.5545 | $1.7101 | $2.0773 | -39.78% |
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Counterparty FAQ
What is Counterparty?
Counterparty (XCP) is a peer-to-peer financial platform built on the Bitcoin blockchain. It allows users to create and trade digital assets, issue tokens, and set up smart contracts. The platform leverages Bitcoin's secure network, providing a decentralized alternative for tokenization without needing a separate chain.
How does Counterparty work?
Counterparty embeds data into Bitcoin transactions using a protocol layer. This enables the creation of assets and smart contracts that are anchored to the Bitcoin network. XCP, the platform's native currency, is used to pay network fees and serve as the medium for trading assets. XCP was initially distributed through a proof-of-burn process.
What is the XCP token used for?
XCP is the native token of Counterparty. It is required to pay transaction fees for creating tokens, issuing assets, and executing smart contracts. XCP also functions as currency when trading assets on the platform's decentralized exchange. Users burn XCP to create user-defined tokens, making it integral to Counterparty's operations.
How does Counterparty differ from Ethereum-based platforms?
Unlike Ethereum, Counterparty operates directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, inheriting its security and stability. Counterparty does not have its own chain or miners; instead, it relies on Bitcoin's infrastructure. This distinguishes it from platforms like Ethereum, which have separate blockchains and consensus mechanisms. XCP was created via proof-of-burn, not an initial coin offering or mining.
What is Counterparty (XCP)?
Counterparty (XCP) is a cryptocurrency . Counterparty has a current supply of 2,586,979. 40871873.
What is the current price of Counterparty?
Counterparty is currently priced at $2.22, up 22.75% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #1177 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, XCP is up 37.41%.
What is Counterparty's market cap?
Counterparty has a market capitalization of $5.73M. The 24-hour trading volume is $585.69, reflecting the total value of XCP traded across all exchanges in the last day.
