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View ChartVenus XVS (VXVS) is a token that operates on the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) platform and is tied to the Venus Protocol, an algorithmic money market and synthetic stablecoin decentralized finance protocol. Venus Protocol positions itself as a multichain decentralized money market, offering lending, borrowing, and earning functionality to users. The protocol is designed to bring a complete decentralized finance-based lending and credit system to the BNB Chain ecosystem and beyond. Venus's whitepaper describes the protocol as an early decentralized stablecoin built on an algorithmic money-market strategy.
VXVS functions as a representation of XVS, the governance token of Venus Protocol, on the BNB Smart Chain. The token enables holders to participate in the broader Venus ecosystem, which includes lending markets, liquidity strategies, and governance mechanisms. The Venus Protocol is a decentralized marketplace for lending and borrowing, allowing users to supply assets, earn interest, and access credit without intermediaries. VXVS is ranked #133 on CoinMarketCap. VXVS has a circulating supply of 47.75M tokens, per CoinMarketCap. Venus Protocol launched on Binance Smart Chain (now BNB Chain) in October 2020; the VXVS token's start date is 12 December 2020. The project continues to expand its multichain presence through initiatives such as the XVS Bridge.
Venus (XVS), the governance token, has a total supply of 30M XVS with 16.42M in circulation, per CoinMarketCap. A total of 20% of the total supply (6 million XVS) was allocated to the Binance Launchpool, and the token was listed shortly after on the Binance spot exchange platform. Venus Token (XVS) is designed to be a fair launch cryptocurrency. There are no founder, team, or developer allocations, and the XVS can only be obtained through specified means within the ecosystem.
Venus was founded by the Swipe team, led by Joselito Lizarondo, who has been leading the project development on the BNB Chain since 2020. Joselito Lizarondo is also described as a founder of Binance-owned crypto wallet and debit card provider Swipe. He is referenced as Founder & CEO at IBC Group in project introduction materials. In May 2021 a $200 million incident occurred; the Venus founder published a report stating that all funds were safe and that the protocol had not been attacked. The project has been under active development since its inception, with the team focusing on expanding the protocol's capabilities across multiple blockchain networks. The Swipe team's involvement provided early credibility and integration opportunities within the Binance ecosystem, which contributed to the protocol's initial growth and adoption.
Venus Protocol operates as an algorithmic money market system on the BNB Smart Chain, designed to bring a complete decentralized finance-based lending and credit system to users. The protocol allows participants to supply assets to liquidity pools and earn interest, while borrowers can access funds by providing collateral. The system uses algorithmic mechanisms to determine interest rates based on supply and demand dynamics within each market. Users can also mint the VAI stablecoin on Venus, which the whitepaper describes as an algorithmic stablecoin built on the protocol's money-market strategy.
XVS serves as the governance token of Venus Protocol. Holders can deposit XVS in the XVS Vault, delegate the associated voting power, and participate in governance decisions that shape the protocol's future. The XVS Bridge uses LayerZero cross-chain infrastructure to move XVS between supported networks. The XVS Bridge supports transfers across multiple EVM networks, including BNB Chain and Ethereum. When XVS leaves BNB Chain, it is locked by XVSProxyOFTSrc, and XVSProxyOFTDest mints destination-chain XVS to the receiver. For destination-to-destination transfers, the source destination token is burned and the target destination token is minted. This architecture ensures that the total supply of XVS remains consistent across all supported networks while enabling seamless cross-chain functionality.
Venus Protocol distinguishes itself through its algorithmic money market design and its position as a decentralized marketplace for lending and borrowing on the BNB Chain. The protocol's integration with the BNB Chain ecosystem provides access to a large user base and liquidity pools. The fair launch model, with no founder, team, or developer allocations, ensures that XVS distribution is community-driven and transparent.
The XVS Bridge architecture, built on LayerZero, enables cross-chain interoperability, enhancing the token's utility and reach. The protocol also features innovative products such as the Venus Liquidity Hub, which automatically allocates funds across Venus strategies to capture better APY opportunities, and Venus Prime, which offers reward allocations across eligible markets. Institutional access is being expanded through partnerships that let institutions access liquidity while collateral remains in third-party custody. Additionally, Venus Protocol is covered by the BNB Chain Bug Bounty Program, with rewards up to $100K for critical vulnerability reports.
Venus XVS serves multiple functions within the Venus Protocol ecosystem. Primarily, XVS is the governance token, allowing holders to deposit XVS in the XVS Vault, delegate voting power, and participate in governance decisions that determine the protocol's parameters, upgrades, and strategic direction. This governance mechanism ensures that the community has a direct say in the protocol's development and risk management.
XVS also functions as a bridgeable asset, enabling users to transfer value across supported networks. The XVS Bridge allows users to move tokens between these networks, with BNB Chain XVS being locked when leaving the network and destination-chain XVS being minted upon arrival. Furthermore, XVS can be used within the broader Venus ecosystem to access lending and borrowing services, participate in liquidity provision strategies through the Liquidity Hub, and earn rewards through programs such as Venus Prime. The token also serves as a means to collateralize bStocks including TSLAB, NVDAB, SPCXB, and SKHYB, enabling subsidised borrows on stablecoins such as USDT and U.
The Venus ecosystem continues to expand through strategic initiatives and product development. The Venus Liquidity Hub automatically allocates user funds across Venus strategies to capture better APY opportunities, allowing users to deposit assets such as USDC and receive Hub Tokens like vhUSDC. Venus Core supports bStock collateral including TSLAB, NVDAB, SPCXB, and SKHYB, enabling users to supply bStocks, enable them as collateral, and borrow U or USDT at incentivised rates supported via Merkl. Subsidised borrows on USDT and U are available when collateralising any bStock on Venus Core, with rewards distributed via Merkl until 14 October.
Venus Prime continues to distribute rewards, with $80k allocated for distribution in September and increased allocation to USDT. The Venus Prime Leaderboard provides a clearer breakdown of reward allocation across eligible markets, including Borrow APY, Merkl campaign rewards, and Prime APY. Institutional access is being expanded through partnerships that let institutions access liquidity while collateral remains in third-party custody. The protocol is covered by the BNB Chain Bug Bounty Program. Venus has teased a new DeFi initiative on BNB Chain, with a dated announcement set for 4 February 2026, according to the project's teaser. A Venus Crypto Economy Design Analysis 2026 report provides a comprehensive economic analysis of the protocol.
Venus XVS is not mined through traditional proof-of-work mechanisms. Instead, XVS tokens are obtained through participation in the Venus Protocol ecosystem and its associated programs. Users can earn XVS by supplying assets to Venus lending markets, participating in liquidity provision strategies, or engaging with Venus Prime and other reward programs. The Venus Prime program distributes rewards to eligible participants based on their activity and holdings within the protocol.
XVS can also be acquired through supported trading venues and decentralized exchanges. The Binance Launchpool allocated 20% of the total supply (6 million XVS) to participants, and the token was listed on the Binance spot exchange platform shortly after. Users can obtain XVS through Binance Web3 Wallet by connecting to decentralized exchanges. Staking XVS in the XVS Vault allows holders to participate in governance and potentially earn additional rewards. The fair launch design ensures that XVS distribution is community-driven, with no founder, team, or developer allocations, meaning all tokens enter circulation through ecosystem participation and market acquisition.
Securing Venus XVS tokens requires adherence to best practices for cryptocurrency safety. Users should store their XVS in reputable wallets that support BEP20 tokens on the BNB Smart Chain, such as hardware wallets or trusted software wallets. Before bridging, confirm the transfer route and estimated fee in the bridge interface, then approve the bridge contract to spend your XVS. Users should monitor transaction status using LayerZero scan after initiating a token transfer, as the process may take a few minutes. The security and integrity of XVS on each network are subject to potential vulnerabilities inherent in the bridging mechanism, which is a general characteristic of integrating with network bridges. Additionally, Venus Protocol is covered by the BNB Chain Bug Bounty Program, allowing security researchers to identify and responsibly report vulnerabilities in Venus contracts deployed on BNB Chain and earn up to $100K for critical vulnerabilities.
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As of right now, the live price of Venus XVS (VXVS) is C$0.086009. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated VXVS to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Venus XVS records a 24h trading volume of C$0 (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of C$4.149928M. Its current circulating supply stands at 47.89M out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of Venus XVS (VXVS) 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 (47.89M) 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, Venus XVS (VXVS) hit an all-time high (ATH) of C$4.121638 on 2021-05-10 02:30, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at C$0.061686 on 2026-06-06 04:45. 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 VXVS 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 (C$0), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s VXVSUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Venus XVS, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the VXVSUSDT 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 VXVSUSDT 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: C$0.086009), you can practise opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for VXVSUSDT with zero financial risk.
Trading Venus XVS (VXVS) 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 VXVSUSDT, and review its live price (C$0.086009) 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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