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View ChartBen the Dog (BENDOG) is a meme coin and decentralized ecosystem built on the Solana blockchain. It pays tribute to Talking Ben The Dog, the interactive app character described in the project's narrative as Anatoly Yakovenko's personal consultant during his development of Solana. According to the project's story, in 2017 Anatoly faced a major decision about starting Solana while doubters surrounded him, and Ben's simple "Yeahppp" answer convinced him to take the plunge. The token launched on February 20, 2024, and uses the SPL token standard with 9 decimals. Its total supply is approximately 999.99 million BENDOG, with nearly the entire supply circulating. The project carries a CertiK contract rating of 2.9 and is categorized under Gaming, Memes, and the Solana Ecosystem. BENDOG represents an early-stage, community-driven meme asset whose identity is tightly linked to Solana's origin folklore.
The project is described as created by one of Solana's earliest advisors and Anatoly's most trusted source of guidance, Talking Ben The Dog. The narrative ties the project's origin directly to Anatoly Yakovenko, the founder of Solana, who in 2017 turned to Talking Ben The Dog for guidance on starting Solana. The website domain bendogcto.com suggests a Community Take Over branding approach, indicating that the project is driven by its community rather than a traditional corporate team. Detailed public information about individual team members is currently limited beyond this narrative framing.
BENDOG operates as an SPL token on the Solana blockchain, which provides fast transaction finality and low fees. The token is traded primarily through decentralized exchanges, with the BENDOG/SOL pair on Raydium serving as the primary market and accounting for 100% of liquidity share. Centralized trading venues also quote BENDOG-USDT pairs. The project's ecosystem theme, referenced as Benhalla, draws on the playful character of Talking Ben. The token itself functions as a meme asset whose value is derived from community participation, narrative appeal, and market sentiment rather than from a complex protocol mechanism. Its on-chain supply is calculated as total supply minus burned tokens, resulting in approximately 999.887 million.
BENDOG's primary distinction is its narrative connection to Solana's founding story. By positioning Talking Ben The Dog as the unconventional advisor whose "Yeahppp" convinced Anatoly Yakovenko to build Solana, the project creates a folklore-driven identity that resonates with the Solana community. The character originates from an interactive app beloved for its amusing responses and seemingly sage advice, where users ask Ben questions and receive snarky replies. Ben is characterized as a retired chemistry professor who enjoys a quiet life of eating, drinking, and reading newspapers. This cultural backdrop gives BENDOG a recognizable mascot and a built-in audience. Its Community Take Over branding further emphasizes community ownership, and its categorization under Gaming and Memes positions it within two active sectors of the Solana ecosystem.
BENDOG functions primarily as a meme coin and community token within the Solana ecosystem. It can be swapped on decentralized platforms, and it may be available for swapping via Onchain, the official decentralized product referenced in available data. The token is quoted across numerous price-tracking platforms and trading venues, and it supports conversion pairs against multiple fiat currencies including AUD, BRL, CAD, EUR, GBP, HKD, RUB, SGD, TWD, and KRW. As a meme asset, its principal use cases are community participation, speculative trading, and cultural expression tied to the Talking Ben character and Solana's origin narrative. The project's Benhalla theme suggests an intended gaming and entertainment orientation.
The BENDOG ecosystem is centered on the Benhalla theme, which was highlighted in a Bybit Learn article published on June 5, 2024. The project maintains a presence across numerous data aggregators and price pages, including CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, Crypto.com, Kraken, Bybit, Coinbase, Binance, LiveCoinWatch, CoinDesk, Investing.com, BitScreener, Coinranking, MEXC, Phemex, Stocktwits, and others. Educational coverage has been provided by Bitget Academy and Bybit Learn. The project has a community presence on TikTok and Stocktwits. Trading activity is concentrated on Raydium's BENDOG/SOL market, with additional BENDOG-USDT pairs quoted on other venues. The ecosystem remains at an early stage, with development signals focused on community growth and thematic expansion rather than technical protocol upgrades.
BENDOG is not a mineable proof-of-work cryptocurrency. It is an SPL token on Solana, and its full supply was created at launch rather than through mining. There is no mining mechanism, and no staking or yield-farming program is described in the available references. The token's distribution is complete, with circulating supply representing essentially 100% of total supply. An ICO/IDO record indicates a sale price of $0.0057 with a raise of $50,000, a startup supply of 4,484,305 tokens, and 100% unlock, with each user permitted only one purchase. Participants seeking exposure to BENDOG acquire it through decentralized or centralized trading venues rather than through mining or staking.
Because BENDOG is an SPL token on Solana, holders should use wallets that support the Solana network and SPL assets. Store your seed phrase offline and never share it with anyone. Verify the contract address AHW5N8iqZobTcBepkSJzZ61XtAuSzBDcpxtrLG6KUKPk before interacting with any token, as similarly named assets may exist. Be aware that Coinbase describes BENDOG as an unreviewed asset from a decentralized exchange, available in most US locations, which means it has not undergone a formal listing review. The CertiK contract rating of 2.9 indicates elevated contract risk, so exercise additional caution. Investing in crypto-assets carries significant market risk, including extreme volatility and the potential loss of your entire capital. Nothing here constitutes financial advice, and investors should independently assess their financial capacity and consult professional advisors where appropriate.
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As of right now, the live price of Ben the Dog (BENDOG) is $0.0001. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated BENDOG to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Ben the Dog records a 24h trading volume of $0 (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of $97.564998K. Its current circulating supply stands at 999.78M out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of Ben the Dog (BENDOG) is essentially driven by market supply and demand dynamics. Key factors behind its price movements include: 1) Global macroeconomic conditions and sentiment, such as Fed interest rate decisions; 2) Tokenomics, including the ratio of circulating supply (999.78M) 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, Ben the Dog (BENDOG) hit an all-time high (ATH) of $0.07529 on 2024-06-06 06:50, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at $0.000047 on 2025-11-26 23:55. 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 BENDOG 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 ($0), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s BENDOGUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Ben the Dog, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the BENDOGUSDT 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 BENDOGUSDT 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: $0.0001), you can practice opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for BENDOGUSDT with zero financial risk.
Trading Ben the Dog (BENDOG) 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 BENDOGUSDT, and review its live price ($0.0001) 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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