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View ChartCRYPTO20 (C20) is a tokenized cryptocurrency index fund built on the Ethereum platform as an ERC20 token. It is described as an autonomous cryptocurrency-only portfolio composed by utilizing an index strategy. The project describes itself as the first tokenized cryptocurrency index fund, a claim reflected in its whitepaper title "CRYPTO 20: The First Tokenized Cryptocurrency Index Fund." The project uses ICO funding to buy the underlying crypto assets that make up its portfolio, giving holders exposure to the broader crypto market through a single crypto asset. The fund is designed to offer no broker fees, no exit fees, and no minimum investment, allowing investors to track the performance of the crypto markets as a whole. The C20 utility token can be traded at any time, and holdings are fully transparent. The current supply stands at approximately 40,656,081.98 C20, with circulating supply figures reported in the range of 40.3 million to 40.37 million tokens across various data sources. CRYPTO20 launched its token sale on October 16, 2017, and completed it on November 30, 2017.
CRYPTO20 was founded by Daniel Schwartzkopff, who served as Founder and CEO. The co-founder is Luke Schwartzkopff, who also worked as a data analyst. The core team further includes Raymond Botha, responsible for systems engineering and architecture, and Matthew Finlayson, who is listed as a team member. Frans Johannes Cronje is credited as a co-author of the paper titled "CRYPTO 20: The First Tokenized Cryptocurrency Index Fund." A Medium post announcing that CRYPTO20 surpassed a $10 million milestone in its ongoing sale was signed by Daniel Schwartzkopff in his capacity as CEO and Founder. The project is associated with the Invictus Capital platform, which is referenced in community discussions about the token.
CRYPTO20 operates as an autonomous cryptocurrency-only portfolio that applies an index strategy. The fund uses the capital raised during its ICO to purchase the underlying crypto assets that constitute the index. This structure allows holders to gain exposure to the performance of the crypto markets as a whole by holding a single crypto asset, the C20 token. The C20 utility token can be traded at any time, and the fund's holdings are fully transparent. The model is designed to provide diversification, minimal costs, and transparency. The index fund approach means that instead of selecting individual cryptocurrencies, investors rely on a rules-based portfolio that tracks a broad basket of crypto assets. The token itself is an ERC20 asset on Ethereum, with 18 decimal places, and its smart contract governs the token's behavior on-chain.
The index tracks the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, cap-weighted with a 10% single-asset cap, rebalanced weekly, and excludes stablecoins.
CRYPTO20 positions itself as the first tokenized cryptocurrency index fund, which is a significant differentiator in the crypto asset space. Rather than requiring investors to research and pick individual tokens, it provides a way to track the performance of the crypto markets as a whole by holding a single crypto asset. The project emphasizes a cost structure with no broker fees, no exit fees, and no minimum investment, which lowers the barriers to entry compared to traditional fund products that may carry legacy banking fees or expensive fund management fees. No broker fees, no exit fees, and no minimum investment lower the entry barrier, but they do not remove risk: the C20 token has traded below NAV for long stretches, and its market price can diverge from the value of the underlying portfolio. Index funds are designed to track a broad basket of assets rather than pick individual winners. Community members have described it as an easy way to get exposed to the entire crypto market without too much work.
The C20 token serves as the utility token of the CRYPTO20 index fund. It allows holders to gain diversified exposure to a portfolio of underlying crypto assets through a single token that can be traded at any time. Because the fund uses ICO funding to buy the underlying crypto assets, C20 functions as a representation of a share in that autonomous portfolio. The token is used to track the performance of the crypto markets as a whole, and its holdings are fully transparent. C20 conversion pairs include C20 to AUD, C20 to BRL, C20 to CAD, C20 to EUR, C20 to GBP, C20 to HKD, C20 to RUB, C20 to SGD, C20 to TWD, and C20 to KRW. The token may also be available for swapping via Onchain.
The CRYPTO20 ecosystem is tied to the Invictus Capital platform, which is the platform associated with the token. The token sale ran from October 16, 2017 and ended on December 1, 2017 (originally expected to close on November 30, 2017), raising approximately $34.3 million USD. An earlier Medium announcement noted that it surpassed a $10 million milestone during the ongoing sale while preparing to rebalance into the portfolio. A December 9, 2021 Bitcoin Magazine article described C20 as offering diversification, minimal costs, transparency, and additional yield generation on the underlying assets; the project does not publicly detail how that yield is produced. The project maintains an active GitHub repository and a Medium publication for updates. Related index products in the broader market include CMC20 and CD20, which are tokenized crypto index concepts. As of the latest available data, C20 trades on 6 active markets with $0.00 in 24-hour volume, indicating very limited current trading activity.
CRYPTO20 is not a mined cryptocurrency. It is an ERC20 utility token issued on the Ethereum platform, and its supply is not generated through proof-of-work mining or staking rewards. C20 has no mining or staking issuance mechanism; its supply was fixed at token creation and distributed through the ICO, with the remaining 13% held in reserve for team, advisory, marketing, legal, security, and bounty allocations. Because the token operates on Ethereum, there is no native mining process for C20 itself. Holders do not earn C20 by validating blocks or providing hash power. Instead, the token represents participation in an autonomous cryptocurrency-only portfolio that uses an index strategy and buys underlying crypto assets with ICO funding. The additional yield generation cited by the project relates to the underlying assets held by the fund, not to a mining mechanism for the C20 token.
Because C20 is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum platform, it can be stored in wallets that support the ERC20 standard. Users should ensure that any wallet they choose explicitly supports Ethereum-based tokens and the specific contract address for C20. Hardware wallets provide an added layer of security by keeping private keys offline, while software wallets offer convenience for more frequent transactions. It is important to verify the official contract address, 0x26e75307fc0c021472feb8f727839531f112f317, before sending or receiving tokens to avoid interacting with fraudulent contracts. Treat private keys and seed phrases with strict confidentiality, and verify the contract address before every transfer. Regular security hygiene, including avoiding phishing links and double-checking addresses, remains essential for protecting C20 holdings.
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As of right now, the live price of CRYPTO20 (C20) is $0.004483. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated C20 to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, CRYPTO20 records a 24h trading volume of $0 (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of $180.7737K. Its current circulating supply stands at 40.33M out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of CRYPTO20 (C20) 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 (40.33M) 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, CRYPTO20 (C20) hit an all-time high (ATH) of $40.69866 on 2021-11-16 07:40, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at -- on 2021-11-17 05:05. 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 C20 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 C20USDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for CRYPTO20, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the C20USDT 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.
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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: $0.004483), you can practice opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for C20USDT with zero financial risk.
Trading CRYPTO20 (C20) 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 C20USDT, and review its live price ($0.004483) 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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