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View ChartRocket Pool ETH (RETH) is a leading liquid staking token that provides a decentralized and accessible way to earn staking rewards on the Ethereum network.
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Rocket Pool ETH (RETH) is a liquid staking derivative that tokenizes a user's stake in the Ethereum network, enabling participation in proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus with greater flexibility and lower capital requirements.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name (Ticker) | Rocket Pool ETH (RETH) |
| Alternative Names | rETH |
| Consensus Mechanism | Ethereum Proof-of-Stake (PoS) |
| Smart Contracts | Supported (EVM). Primary contract on Ethereum mainnet. |
| Contract Addresses | Ethereum mainnet: 0xae78736cd615f374d3085123a210448e74fc6393 (launched 2021-10-02); Arbitrum: 0xec70dcb4a1efa46b8f2d97c310c9c4790ba5ffa8 (launched 2021-11-19); Polygon: 0x0266F4F08D82372CF0FcbCCc0Ff74309089c74d1 (launched 2021-12-30) |
| Category | Liquid Staking Token, DeFi |
| Hash Function | Keccak-256 (common to Ethereum). RETH itself does not rely on PoW mining; its yield comes from Ethereum PoS staking rewards. |
| Block Reward | Dynamic, based on Ethereum network consensus rewards. RETH value accrues from these rewards. |
| Max Supply | Uncapped, minted based on ETH deposits into the Rocket Pool protocol. |
| Circulating Supply | Approximately 317,675 RETH (CoinMarketCap) |
| Total Supply | Approximately 317.66K RETH (CoinMarketCap) |
| Market Cap | Approximately $930.59M (CoinMarketCap) |
| FDV (Fully Diluted Valuation) | Approximately $930.59M (CoinMarketCap) |
| TPS | Inherits Ethereum's transaction throughput. |
| Scaling Solution | Layer 2 integrations for cheaper RETH transfers. |
| Blockchain | Ethereum |
Data source: CoinMarketCap; data collected on 2026-10-09.
Rocket Pool was founded by David Rugendyke. The project was conceived to solve the centralization and high entry barriers associated with early Ethereum staking solutions. The development is driven by Rocket Pool DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization where RPL token holders govern the protocol's future. The core team and a global community of developers have built Rocket Pool into the largest decentralized staking protocol on Ethereum, emphasizing permissionless participation and node operator decentralization.
Rocket Pool ETH operates through a two-sided marketplace. Users deposit ETH to receive RETH tokens, which represent a share in the Rocket Pool staking pool. This ETH is then allocated to decentralized node operators who run the actual Ethereum validators. Node operators can stake 8 or 16 ETH, and the protocol matches this with 24 or 16 ETH respectively from the rETH deposit pool to reach the 32 ETH required for an Ethereum validator, lowering the operational barrier.
Rocket Pool's technical architecture centers on minipools — individual smart contracts that combine node operator capital with pooled user deposits to create standard 32 ETH Ethereum validators. The core contracts include RocketStorage, which serves as the central data repository with its own access control mechanisms; RocketVault, which holds the system's ETH and token balances in a non-upgradable contract specifically designed to protect balances from contract upgrade risks; RocketDepositPool, which manages user deposits and ensures proper ETH flow into minipools; and Oracle DAO, a decentralized set of elected node operators responsible for shuttling information between Ethereum's execution and consensus layers, submitting validator performance data, ensuring cross-layer coordination, and monitoring for slashing events.
The entire system is secured by Ethereum smart contracts, ensuring that RETH represents a share of staked ETH that continues to earn rewards and that rewards are distributed fairly and transparently.
RETH's primary value proposition is its decentralized nature and capital efficiency within the liquid staking sector.
RETH serves multiple functions for different participants in the crypto ecosystem:
The RETH ecosystem is expanding rapidly, focusing on scalability, integration, and protocol resilience.
RETH is not mined through traditional proof-of-work. It is minted through the act of staking ETH in the Rocket Pool protocol. The equivalent process for earning RETH is to become a node operator.
Securing your RETH involves standard practices for managing Ethereum-based assets.
RETH is a popular liquid staking token available on many exchanges. For higher liquidity and robust security, trading on a major platform is recommended.
RETH prices fluctuate with the ETH market; the all-time high was $5,615.23 on August 24, 2025, followed by a drawdown of about 47.83%. Please assess market, regulatory, and smart contract risks on your own before participating.
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As of right now, the live price of Rocket Pool ETH (RETH) is CA$3,538.33. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated RETH to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Rocket Pool ETH records a 24h trading volume of CA$11.3K (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of CA$1.09B. Its current circulating supply stands at 307.79K out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of Rocket Pool ETH (RETH) is essentially driven by market supply and demand dynamics. Key factors behind its price movements include: 1) Global macroeconomic conditions and sentiment, such as Bank of Canada or US Fed interest rate decisions; 2) Tokenomics, including the ratio of circulating supply (307.79K) to max supply (∞), as well as token unlocks and burn mechanisms; 3) Fundamental developments, such as ecosystem expansion, on-chain activity, and core protocol upgrades; and 4) Derivatives market dynamics, including leverage battles and liquidation cascades in perpetual contracts.
Looking at its historical price performance, Rocket Pool ETH (RETH) hit an all-time high (ATH) of CA$7,938.3 on 2025-08-24 19:25, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at CA$1,257.7 on 2022-06-18 20:55. Note that historical highs and lows reflect past performance only and do not guarantee future price trends; investment decisions should always align with live market conditions and your personal risk tolerance.
When trading RETH futures on BTCC, technical chart analysis begins with identifying key support and resistance levels on 1D and 4H charts using historical price pivots. Next, apply MA/EMA indicators to gauge trend directions, alongside RSI (values above 70 indicate overbought conditions, while below 30 suggest oversold levels). Always validate breakout signals with the 24h trading volume (CA$11.3K), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s RETHUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Rocket Pool ETH, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the RETHUSDT pair, set your desired leverage and Take-Profit/Stop-Loss levels, and click "Sell/Short". Once the price drops to your target, close your position to lock in profit from the price difference.
Yes. BTCC offers flexible, high-tier leverage options for RETHUSDT perpetual futures, providing up to 500x leverage (maximum leverage limits may vary depending on liquidity). While leverage boosts capital efficiency by allowing you to control larger position sizes with less margin, it also amplifies liquidation risks proportionately. BTCC strongly advises using Stop-Loss orders to strictly manage risk when trading with high leverage.
Beginners and traders testing new strategies can switch to BTCC's "Demo Trading" mode with a single click on the App or Web interface. The demo account comes pre-loaded with risk-free virtual funds (such as 100,000 USDT). Powered by live market prices (current price: CA$3,538.33), you can practise opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for RETHUSDT with zero financial risk.
Trading Rocket Pool ETH (RETH) on BTCC requires just 4 simple steps: 1) Register a BTCC account and complete basic Identity Verification (KYC); 2) Buy USDT using fiat via credit card/express payment, or deposit USDT/BTC directly from an external wallet; 3) Navigate to the Futures section, search for RETHUSDT, and review its live price (CA$3,538.33) and chart; 4) Select your margin mode and leverage, choose "Buy/Long" or "Sell/Short" based on your market outlook, set TP/SL orders, and confirm your trade.
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