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View ChartAvantis (AVNT) is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange built on the Base layer-2 network, offering leveraged trading with deep liquidity and low fees. It operates on the Base layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum and utilizes a unique "vAMM" (virtual Automated Market Maker) model to provide deep liquidity and low slippage for leveraged trading. The AVNT token is central to the protocol's governance and fee-sharing mechanism, with a portion of protocol revenue used to buy back and burn tokens. The platform is designed for efficiency, offering fast transaction speeds and low gas costs by leveraging Base's infrastructure. Avantis focuses on providing a seamless, non-custodial trading experience for a wide range of crypto assets.
Avantis is a decentralized exchange (DEX) specializing in perpetual futures contracts, allowing users to trade with leverage on various cryptocurrency pairs without an expiry date.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name (Ticker) | Avantis (AVNT) |
| Alternative Names | - |
| Consensus Mechanism | Inherits security from Ethereum via Base's Optimistic Rollup technology. |
| Smart Contracts | Supported (Base/EVM-compatible). |
| Category | Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Perpetual Futures Exchange |
| Hash Algorithm | Keccak-256 |
| Block Reward | N/A |
| Max Supply | 1,000,000,000 AVNT |
| TPS | High throughput enabled by the Base L2 network. |
| Scaling Solution | Built on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2. |
| Blockchain | Base (Ethereum Layer 2) |
The Avantis protocol was developed by a team focused on advancing decentralized derivatives trading. While specific founding members are not always publicly highlighted in detail, the project operates with a clear development roadmap managed by its core contributors and the broader community. The protocol is built on Base, Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, benefiting from its security, scalability, and integration within the broader crypto ecosystem. Development and strategic decisions are increasingly guided by AVNT token holders through its decentralized governance model.
Avantis operates using a virtual Automated Market Maker (vAMM) model specifically designed for perpetual swaps. Unlike traditional AMMs that require large liquidity pools for each trading pair, the vAMM uses a virtual liquidity curve. This design allows for deep liquidity and minimal slippage without locking up massive amounts of capital. Traders can open long or short positions with leverage, and their profits and losses are settled in real-time against the vAMM. The protocol uses an oracle system to fetch accurate price feeds from major centralized and decentralized exchanges to ensure fair mark prices and prevent manipulation. By being built on Base, it leverages Ethereum's security for final settlement while offering users the fast transactions and low fees necessary for a responsive trading experience.
Avantis stands out in the crowded DeFi derivatives space through several key features:
The AVNT token has multiple utilities within the Avantis ecosystem:
The Avantis ecosystem is evolving around its core perpetuals exchange on Base.
AVNT is not a mineable cryptocurrency in the traditional Proof-of-Work sense. The token was initially distributed through methods typical for DeFi projects, which may have included a fair launch, liquidity bootstrapping events, or airdrops to early community members and users. Currently, the primary ways to acquire AVNT are through participating in the ecosystem (e.g., providing liquidity, though this carries impermanent loss risk) or purchasing it directly on supported cryptocurrency exchanges. Always check the official Avantis channels for the most current information on any active incentive programs.
Securing your AVNT tokens is crucial. Here are the best practices:
AVNT is a cryptocurrency available on several exchanges. For higher liquidity and a secure trading experience, using a major platform is recommended.
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TradeVeranta (AVNT) is the native work token of the Avantis (now Veranta) perpetuals DEX on Base. Holders can stake AVNT to help secure the protocol, earn protocol rewards, and receive an XP boost, while staked balances also support governance participation.
Staking rewards are funded by an emission schedule rather than by new block rewards. On December 8, 2025, the Avantis Foundation halved the staking emission rate from 0.2 AVNT per second to 0.1 AVNT per second. Because the total supply is fixed at 1,000,000,000 AVNT, a slower emission rate reduces the pace at which new tokens enter circulation, which can ease sell pressure over time.
For AVNT's long-term price, the key variable is whether staking lock-ups and slower emissions reduce circulating supply faster than demand grows. Lower emissions are structurally supportive, but they are not a guarantee of higher prices.
Veranta (AVNT) runs on the Base network, so its economics are tied to both protocol design and Base-level costs. Avantis has focused on differentiating features such as Upside Perps, where traders only pay fees when they profit, and leveraged real-world assets covering FX, commodities, indices, and equities.
Lower Base gas fees make these products cheaper to use, which supports higher trading volume, deeper liquidity, and more on-chain activity. As the largest DEX on Base by volume, Avantis benefits when transaction costs stay low, because more users can open and close positions without fee drag.
Higher protocol activity feeds demand for AVNT through staking, governance, and incentive programs. If upgrades expand markets or improve capital efficiency, AVNT demand can rise; if activity stalls, the token has less utility to absorb supply.
A spot ETF would let regulated brokers and institutional investors gain exposure to Veranta (AVNT) without managing wallets or private keys. For an asset like AVNT, which trades on Base and is still ranked outside the top 400 by market cap, an approved ETF would be a major legitimacy signal.
Sustained institutional inflows typically raise liquidity, tighten spreads, and create a steadier price floor, because large buyers accumulate through regulated vehicles rather than one-off spot purchases. AVNT already has recognizable backing from Pantera and Coinbase, which improves its institutional profile.
That said, an ETF is not guaranteed, and inflows are not automatic. Institutional adoption tends to follow liquidity and regulatory clarity, so any positive step would likely support AVNT's price over the medium term rather than produce an instant rally.
Veranta (AVNT) and Aerodrome (AERO) are both Base-native DeFi tokens, but they serve different parts of the market. AVNT powers a perpetuals DEX focused on crypto and real-world assets, while AERO is primarily a liquidity and voting-escrow token for a spot AMM.
| Dimension | Veranta (AVNT) | Aerodrome (AERO) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Positioning | RWA perps DEX on Base | Spot AMM and liquidity hub |
| Supply Model | Fixed 1B total supply, staking emissions | Inflationary ve(3,3) emissions |
| Consensus | Base L2, ERC20 work token | Base L2, ERC20 governance token |
| Main Use Cases | Leveraged perps, RWAs, staking, governance | Liquidity provision, gauge voting, bribes |
In short, AVNT competes on derivatives and real-world markets, while AERO competes on spot liquidity depth.
On BTCC, you can attach stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) orders to any AVNT/USDT perpetual contract position. Open the order panel, choose Long or Short, then enable SL/TP before confirming.
Always size positions so a single stop-out does not damage your account, and remember that leverage magnifies both gains and losses.
The current price of Veranta (AVNT) is $0.122596, with a market cap of $45.553068M and 24h trading volume of $28.310512M. The circulating supply is 354.81M (max supply 1B).
AVNT is the native token of Avantis (rebranded to Veranta), the largest real-world-asset perpetuals DEX on Base. Because the token trades across many venues, quotes can differ slightly between exchanges and data providers.
For the most accurate live numbers, open the AVNT/USDT perpetual contract page on BTCC and check the real-time order book, mark price, and funding rate before placing a trade.
Veranta (AVNT) is influenced by three layers of drivers:
Because AVNT is a smaller-cap token, these drivers can produce sharp swings in both directions.
The all-time high of Veranta (AVNT) is $2.662191, reached on 2025-09-22 00:20; the all-time low is $0.077737, recorded on 2026-08-03 12:15.
These two levels frame the full trading range of AVNT since launch and are useful reference points for long-term holders and futures traders alike. The distance from the all-time high shows how deep past drawdowns have been, while the distance from the all-time low shows how far the token has recovered from its weakest point.
To inspect the full-cycle chart, open the AVNT/USDT perpetual contract page on BTCC and switch between the daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes.
Reading a AVNT candlestick chart starts with the anatomy of each candle:
Next, mark support and resistance zones where price has repeatedly reversed. Overlay moving averages (MA or EMA) to gauge trend direction. Use RSI: readings above 70 suggest overbought conditions, below 30 suggest oversold. Finally, confirm breakouts with volume — a breakout on weak volume is more likely to fail.
Combine these tools on the AVNT/USDT chart on BTCC before entering a trade.
You can short Veranta (AVNT) without holding any spot tokens by using BTCC's AVNT/USDT perpetual contracts. A short position profits when the price falls.
The mechanics are simple: open a short at a higher price, then close the position (buy back) at a lower price to lock in the price difference. Because perpetual contracts are settled in USDT, you never need to borrow or hold the underlying AVNT.
This gives traders a two-way opportunity — you can profit in bear markets and during pullbacks, not only in uptrends. Shorting does carry risk: if price rises instead of falls, losses can grow quickly, especially with leverage. Always set a stop-loss above your entry and manage position size carefully.
Yes. BTCC offers flexible leverage on AVNT/USDT perpetual contracts, up to 50x, subject to the platform's risk rules and margin requirements. Higher leverage means a smaller margin deposit controls a larger position.
Leverage magnifies both gains and losses. A small adverse move can trigger liquidation at high leverage, so risk management is essential. Beginners should start at 2x–10x and always use a strict stop-loss.
Before trading, check the margin mode (isolated or cross), the maintenance margin requirement, and the funding rate on the AVNT/USDT page. Adjusting leverage downward is a simple way to reduce liquidation risk while you learn how AVNT behaves.
After registering on BTCC, you can switch to "Demo Trading" mode and receive virtual funds (for example, 100,000 USDT) to practice in a risk-free environment. The demo account uses real Veranta (AVNT) market data, so prices, funding, and volatility behave like the live market.
Use the demo to practice:
Because no real money is at risk, the demo account is the best place to build confidence before switching to live trading. Once you are consistent in demo mode, you can fund your account and trade AVNT for real.
Follow these four steps to buy and trade Veranta (AVNT) on BTCC:
Before you start, review the contract specifications, funding rate, and fee schedule on the AVNT/USDT page. Beginners should use low leverage (2x–10x) and always attach a stop-loss. If you are new to futures, practice in the BTCC demo account first with virtual funds and real AVNT market data.
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