TAO price today, perpetual futures, funding and news
About TAO
Bittensor is an open-source protocol that powers a decentralized, blockchain-based machine learning network. Machine learning models train collaboratively and are rewarded in TAO according to the informational value they offer the collective.
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TAO key insights
TAO key insights
Key insights
- Funding is 0.0050% per 8 hours: longs pay shorts, so holding a long costs money.Perps →
- Open interest $50.6K against $2.2M traded in 24 hours on TAO/USDC.Perps →
- Long or short with up to 10x from your own wallet — USDC margin stays in a smart-contract vault, with no exchange account.Perps →
- Downtrend: 50-day average below the 200-day; price +22% vs the 50-day.Price outlook →
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About Bittensor (TAO)
About Bittensor (TAO)
Bittensor (TAO) trades at $258.58 with a market cap of $2.5B, ranked #41 by market cap. It is not a Solana token, so ZIPMEX lists it as a perpetual future rather than spot: TAO/USDC, long or short with up to 10x, funded with USDC from your own wallet.
TAO trades on centralized exchanges worldwide and on centralized exchanges including KuCoin, Binance, BTCC, Coinbase International Exchange, Coinbase Exchange. ZIPMEX Perps lists TAO/USDC perpetual futures with up to 10x leverage.
TAO contract addresses
TAO contract addresses
TAO on 1 other network: bridged and wrapped versions
| Network | Contract address | Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 0xf3081494b87e8d5fb7960f066e931d1d0e6e3d67 | open ↗ |
| robinhood | 0xf3081494b87e8d5fb7960f066e931d1d0e6e3d67 | — |
The Solana mint is the native token; other networks list bridged or wrapped versions issued by bridges. Compare the full address before buying.
TAO FAQ
TAO FAQ
What is the total supply of TAO?
9.6M TAO are in circulation out of 21.0M total; the maximum supply is 21.0M.
What is the TAO price today?
TAO trades at $258.58 (+0.0% over 24 hours, +16.2% over seven days) with a market cap of $2.5B. The price on this page refreshes every minute.
What is the TAO price prediction for 2026?
ZIPMEX does not publish price targets; the TAO price prediction page shows model scenarios rebuilt every day instead. With realized volatility of 76% a year, the one-sigma range for the end of 2026 is $169.69 to $394.04, and reaching $1,000 would need a market cap of $9.6B (3.9× today's). Not financial advice.
Can I trade TAO on ZIPMEX?
Yes, as a perpetual future. Bittensor lives on its own chain, so there is no TAO spot market on Solana here — you long or short TAO/USDC perps with up to 10x leverage, funded with USDC from your own wallet. No deposit to an exchange account: margin sits in a smart-contract vault.
What is the funding rate on TAO perps?
Funding is settled every 8 hours and is currently 0.0050% per interval (estimated), last paid 0.0050%. A positive rate means longs pay shorts; a negative one means shorts pay longs.
TAO price chart
TAO price chart
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1 TAO = $258.58 · live price, no fees included
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TAO price history · last 30 days
| Date | Close | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | $258.6 | -0.4% |
| 2026-09-07 | $258.22 | -2.8% |
| 2026-09-06 | $260.73 | +10.4% |
| 2026-09-05 | $235.83 | +4.9% |
| 2026-09-04 | $222.44 | -1.5% |
| 2026-09-03 | $225.68 | +3.9% |
| 2026-09-02 | $215.9 | -1.9% |
| 2026-09-01 | $219.58 | -4.6% |
| 2026-08-31 | $229.77 | +1.0% |
| 2026-08-30 | $234.11 | -0.7% |
| 2026-08-29 | $236.28 | -0.1% |
| 2026-08-28 | $237.02 | -6.7% |
| 2026-08-27 | $253.85 | +8.2% |
| 2026-08-26 | $232.19 | +1.3% |
| 2026-08-25 | $232.28 | -3.5% |
| 2026-08-24 | $240.07 | +1.2% |
| 2026-08-23 | $242.22 | +8.8% |
| 2026-08-22 | $223.46 | -2.8% |
| 2026-08-21 | $233.22 | +8.6% |
| 2026-08-20 | $214 | +4.1% |
| 2026-08-19 | $205.04 | +7.5% |
| 2026-08-18 | $190.48 | -2.9% |
| 2026-08-17 | $195.47 | -0.1% |
| 2026-08-16 | $195.99 | -0.3% |
| 2026-08-15 | $197.56 | -0.9% |
| 2026-08-14 | $196.73 | -3.2% |
| 2026-08-13 | $203.15 | +1.7% |
| 2026-08-12 | $199.75 | -0.8% |
| 2026-08-11 | $200.24 | +0.4% |
| 2026-08-10 | $198.64 | -1.7% |
Where TAO trades
Where TAO trades
Where TAO trades
| Venue | Price | 24h volume |
|---|---|---|
| ZIPMEX Perps · 10x | $259.03 | $2.2M |
 KuCoin | $259.08 | $46.5M |
 Binance | $258.97 | $28.3M |
 BTCC | $258.17 | $14.1M |
 Coinbase International Exchange | $258.85 | $12.0M |
 Coinbase Exchange | $258.91 | $11.7M |
 WhiteBIT | $258.97 | $9.7M |
 CoinW | $258.87 | $9.2M |
 Bitvavo | $258.83 | $8.8M |
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TAO perpetual futures
TAO / USDC market sheet
| Max leverage | 10x |
| Funding rate (8h) | +0.0050% est. · last +0.0050% |
| Open interest | $50.6K |
| 24h volume | $2.2M |
| Mark price | $259.03 |
| Trading hours | 24/7 |
Why trade TAO perps on ZIPMEX
Long or short with up to 10x, from your own Solana wallet: no deposit to an exchange account, USDC margin stays in a smart-contract vault.
Same order book as one of the deepest perps venues on Solana; take-profit, stop-loss and reduce-only orders included.
No TAO spot market here — the perp is the position, and the funding rate is what it costs to hold it. Positive funding means longs pay shorts every 8 hours.
Long / Short TAOopens the market page
Trade TAO: 10x perps, one wallet
Trade TAO: 10x perps, one wallet
Non-custodial. Your keys, your tokens.