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View ChartLinea is a leading Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution developed by Consensys, designed to bring scalable, low-cost, and secure transactions to the Ethereum ecosystem. It is a Type 2 zkEVM Rollup built to scale Ethereum by providing a developer-friendly, high-performance environment with native integration to the broader Consensys product suite, including MetaMask.
Linea is a zkEVM Rollup, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution built by Consensys, the company behind MetaMask. It uses zero-knowledge proofs to bundle transactions off-chain before settling them on Ethereum, offering high throughput and low fees. The LINEA token is central to the network's security, governance, and ecosystem growth through its "Linea Voyage" incentive programs. The platform is EVM-equivalent, allowing developers to deploy existing Ethereum smart contracts and tools with minimal changes. Linea focuses on building a robust ecosystem for decentralized applications (dApps) across DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and social finance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name (Ticker) | Linea (LINEA) |
| Alternative Names | Consensys zkEVM |
| Consensus Mechanism | zk-Rollup (Zero-Knowledge Proofs) |
| Smart Contracts | Native support (EVM-Equivalent) |
| Category | Layer 2 Scaling Solution, zkEVM Rollup |
| Hash Algorithm | Keccak-256 |
| Block Reward | N/A (Proof-of-Stake validation for sequencer operations) |
| Max Supply | 72,009,990,000 LINEA |
| TPS | High (Varies based on network demand; significantly higher than Ethereum L1) |
| Scaling Solution | Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) Rollup |
| Blockchain | Ethereum (Layer 2) |
Linea was created and is developed by Consensys, a leading blockchain software company. Consensys is best known for creating the widely-used MetaMask wallet, the Infura development suite, and the Truffle development framework. The development of Linea is a strategic initiative by Consensys to provide a scalable execution layer for the Ethereum ecosystem that seamlessly integrates with its existing suite of products. The project is overseen by the Linea core development team at Consensys, with long-term governance intended to transition to a decentralized community model. The LINEA token generation event (TGE) occurred in 2024, marking a key step towards decentralizing the network's governance and economic model.
Linea operates as a zkEVM Rollup, a specific type of Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution. Here's a breakdown of its core mechanics:
Linea stands out in the crowded Layer 2 landscape due to several key factors:
The LINEA token is a multi-utility asset central to the network's operation and community governance.
The Linea ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by strong developer support and incentive programs.
LINEA is not a mineable coin through traditional Proof-of-Work mining. As a token on an Ethereum Layer 2 rollup, its supply was initially allocated through the genesis distribution and is now primarily circulated through ecosystem incentives, grants, and market trading. Users can acquire LINEA by participating in ecosystem activities (e.g., Voyage campaigns), providing liquidity, or purchasing it on supported cryptocurrency exchanges like BTCC.
Securing your LINEA tokens involves standard practices for managing Ethereum-based assets.
LINEA is a popular cryptocurrency listed on many exchanges. However, it is recommended to trade on a major platform like BTCC exchange for higher liquidity and better customer support.
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TradeLinea (LINEA) is a zkEVM Layer 2 rollup, so it does not rely on traditional mining. Instead, ETH bridged to Linea is natively staked to generate rewards for liquidity providers, and the Yield Boost program is ramping from 10% toward a target of 60% of funds allocated to ETH staking. This locks capital inside the ecosystem and reduces the amount of LINEA circulating in active trading.
Linea's roadmap also plans a transition to delegated proof-of-stake and a permissionless validator network by 2027, with a security council and multi-prover system supporting progressive decentralisation. As staking participation grows, sell-side pressure on LINEA tends to fall, while demand for the token as a fee, incentive and governance-related asset rises.
Combined with the ETH burn mechanics (20% of fees burned), a shrinking float can amplify upside moves when demand increases. For long-term holders, the key variables to watch are staking participation rates, validator decentralisation and ecosystem fund deployment.
Linea is a Type 2 zkEVM Layer 2 built by Consensys that settles to Ethereum and charges fees in ETH. Its sequencer can sustain over 100 mGas/s, with peak performance above 218 mGas/s on ERC-721 transfers, and the network claims 10x ZK proving performance versus general zkVMs. Lower gas costs and faster settlement make Linea more attractive for DeFi, NFT and enterprise use cases, which in turn drives on-chain activity.
Every transaction on Linea burns ETH, with 20% of fees burned, so higher network usage tightens ETH supply while increasing demand for blockspace. As bluechip ERC20 tokens, stablecoins, liquid staking ETH and memecoins expand across the ecosystem, more value flows through the chain.
For Linea (LINEA), this matters because ecosystem growth, native yield and the largest ecosystem fund in history all feed back into token utility and demand. Sustained DeFi and DApp expansion is therefore one of the strongest long-term drivers of LINEA's value.
A spot ETF would give regulated, mainstream investors direct exposure to Linea (LINEA) through traditional brokerage accounts, without needing a crypto wallet or exchange account. That kind of wrapper typically attracts pension funds, asset managers and advisors who cannot hold tokens directly, and sustained inflows would raise LINEA's liquidity, market depth and overall legitimacy.
Linea is already positioned for institutional adoption: it is developed by Consensys, backed by the largest ecosystem fund in history, and built for tokenisation, payments, trading and onchain settlement. Consensys has decade-long relationships with institutions such as Mastercard, Visa, JP Morgan and multiple sovereign banks, and Linea Consortium includes Ethereum builders like Consensys, Eigen Labs, ENS, SharpLink and Status.
If institutional products and enterprise integrations continue to expand, they can lift demand for LINEA as a fee, incentive and ecosystem asset, while also creating a firmer price floor through deeper, more stable liquidity.
Linea (LINEA) is a zkEVM Layer 2 token, so it should be compared with Ethereum itself and with other zkEVM Layer 2 networks rather than with standalone Layer 1 chains. The table below summarises the key differences.
| Dimension | Linea (LINEA) | Ethereum (ETH) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Positioning | Type 2 zkEVM L2 built to strengthen Ethereum | Base-layer settlement and security network |
| Supply Model | Fixed 72B total supply; ecosystem-heavy allocation | Issuance plus EIP-1559 burn |
| Consensus | zkEVM rollup; delegated PoS planned by 2027 | Proof of Stake |
| Main Use Cases | DeFi, tokenisation, payments, onchain settlement | Global settlement, staking, DeFi base layer |
Compared with other zkEVM L2 tokens, Linea's edge is its Ethereum-equivalent design, Consensys backing, native ETH staking yield and the largest ecosystem fund in history. The trade-off is that L2 tokens, including LINEA, tend to be more volatile and more dependent on ecosystem execution than ETH itself.
On BTCC, you can attach stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) orders directly to a LINEA/USDT perpetual contract position. The goal is to cap downside and lock in gains without watching the chart all day.
Always size the position so that the distance to your stop-loss matches your risk tolerance, and avoid moving the stop-loss further away after entry.
The current price of Linea (LINEA) is ₹0.261882, with a market cap of ₹599.270922Cr and 24h trading volume of ₹117.407391Cr. The circulating supply is 2.25KCr (max supply 7.2KCr).
These figures update in real time as the market moves, so the numbers you see on this page may differ slightly from the latest tick. For the most accurate live data, open the LINEA/USDT perpetual contract page on BTCC and check the current order book, funding rate and recent trades.
Watching price, market cap and volume together gives a clearer picture of LINEA's liquidity and momentum than any single metric alone.
Linea (LINEA) reacts to a mix of supply, ecosystem and macro factors. The three layers below cover the most important drivers.
Because LINEA is still a relatively new token launched in 2025, sentiment and liquidity can amplify moves in either direction.
The all-time high of Linea (LINEA) is ₹4.470149, reached on 2025-09-10 15:25; the all-time low is ₹0.198718, recorded on 2026-08-18 03:35.
These two reference points frame the token's full trading history and help traders judge where the current price sits within its historical range. A price near the all-time high often signals strong momentum and elevated risk, while a price near the all-time low can reflect either deep pessimism or a potential accumulation zone, depending on the broader market cycle.
To inspect the full-cycle chart for LINEA, open the LINEA/USDT perpetual contract page on BTCC and switch between daily, weekly and monthly timeframes. Comparing the ATH and ATL against current price, market cap and volume gives a clearer view of risk and reward before you trade.
Reading LINEA candlestick charts on BTCC starts with the anatomy of a single candle. Each candle shows the open, high, low and close for a chosen timeframe. The body is the range between open and close, while the thin wicks show the highest and lowest prices reached during that period. A long body signals strong directional pressure; a long wick signals rejection at that price.
Combine these signals on the LINEA/USDT chart before placing a trade.
You can profit from falling Linea (LINEA) prices without holding any spot tokens by using BTCC's LINEA/USDT perpetual contracts. A short position lets you sell LINEA at a high price and buy it back later at a lower price, capturing the difference as profit.
Here is the basic flow:
Short selling gives traders a two-way opportunity, so bear markets and pullbacks are no longer dead time. That said, if price rises instead, losses can grow quickly, especially with leverage. Always set a stop-loss above a key resistance level and size the position so a single trade cannot damage your account.
Yes. BTCC offers flexible leverage on LINEA/USDT perpetual contracts, with leverage up to 50x, subject to the platform's risk rules and your account tier. Higher leverage lets you control a larger position with less margin, which can amplify returns when the market moves in your favour.
Leverage also magnifies losses. A small adverse move can trigger liquidation if your margin is thin, so risk management matters more than the leverage number itself. Practical guidelines:
On BTCC you can adjust leverage before opening the order and use SL/TP and trailing stop tools to manage risk automatically.
After registering on BTCC, you can switch to Demo Trading mode and receive virtual funds, for example 100,000 USDT, to practice without risking real capital. The demo account uses real Linea (LINEA) market data, so prices, order books and volatility behave the same way as in live trading.
In demo mode you can practice the full workflow:
Because the funds are virtual, you can make mistakes and learn from them at zero cost. Once you are consistently profitable in the demo account and comfortable with the interface, you can switch to live trading with a small amount of real capital and scale up gradually.
Buying and trading Linea (LINEA) on BTCC follows a simple four-step flow. Complete each step carefully before moving to the next.
Start with a small position size and low leverage while you get familiar with the market. As your confidence and track record grow, you can adjust leverage and position size within BTCC's risk rules.
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