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View ChartLiqwid Finance is a decentralized, non-custodial lending protocol built on the Cardano blockchain, enabling users to earn interest on deposits and borrow assets. It provides a marketplace for algorithmic, decentralized lending. Liqwid is one of the earlier DeFi lending protocols built for the Cardano blockchain.
Liqwid Finance is a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol on the Cardano blockchain.
The LQ token is the native governance token of the Liqwid DAO, used for voting on protocol upgrades and parameter changes.
Interest rates are calculated algorithmically based on the supply and demand of pooled liquidity, and borrowing requires collateral valued above the loan.
It aims to unlock capital efficiency and provide DeFi services for the Cardano ecosystem.
LQ trades against major quote currencies such as USD and USDT on several exchanges; available pairs vary by venue.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name (Ticker) | Liqwid Finance (LQ) |
| Alternative Names | LQ |
| Consensus Mechanism | Cardano's Ouroboros Proof-of-Stake |
| Smart Contracts | Yes (Plutus, Cardano's smart contract platform) |
| Category | DeFi, Lending Protocol |
| Hash Algorithm | Not applicable — LQ is a native token on Cardano, not a mined coin |
| Block Reward | Not applicable — LQ is not produced by block rewards; new LQ enters circulation per the token's distribution schedule |
| Total Supply | 21,000,000 LQ |
| Max Supply | 21,000,000 LQ |
| Token Contract Address (Cardano) | da8c30857834c6ae7203935b89278c532b3995245295456f993e1d244c51 |
| Block Explorer | https://cardanoscan.io/token/da8c30857834c6ae7203935b89278c532b3995245295456f993e1d244c51 |
| Airdrop | In January 2022, 1.5% of the LQ token supply (315,000 LQ) was distributed to Liqwid Community Discord members to bootstrap Liqwid Governance. |
| TPS | Dependent on Cardano network |
| Scaling Solution | Built on Cardano Layer 1 |
| Blockchain | Cardano |
Liqwid Finance was founded by Dewayne Cameron (Co-Founder and CEO) and Florian Volery (Co-Founder), with Emily Martins serving as CTO. The team behind the project brings expertise in Haskell and TypeScript. Liqwid Labs was founded in 2021, and the Liqwid v1 whitepaper was published on August 3, 2021.
The project is now governed by the Liqwid DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), where LQ token holders make key decisions. The core development team initially laid the protocol's foundation, emphasizing audited smart contracts and security due to Cardano's research-driven approach. The project's stated mission is to offer quick, affordable, and inclusive lending facilities, onboard real-world assets onto digital rails, and bank the unbanked.
Liqwid Finance operates as an algorithmic money market on Cardano. Users can deposit supported Cardano-based assets (like ADA or native tokens) into liquidity pools to earn interest. Other users can borrow these assets by providing collateral, typically at a value higher than the loan (over-collateralization). Interest rates are calculated algorithmically based on the supply and demand of pooled liquidity. Smart contracts automatically manage deposits, loans, and interest accrual without intermediaries. This creates an efficient market for idle capital within the Cardano ecosystem.
Liqwid's primary value lies in being one of the earlier DeFi lending protocols built for the Cardano blockchain. Its value stems from several factors:
Cardano Native: It leverages Cardano's security, sustainability, and peer-reviewed Plutus smart contracts, appealing to the large ADA holder community.
Audited Smart Contracts: The protocol uses decentralized, audited smart contracts on Cardano's Plutus platform.
Community Governance: The LQ token empowers a decentralized community (DAO) to steer the protocol's future, including listing new assets and adjusting risk parameters.
Capital Efficiency: By enabling lending and borrowing, it unlocks utility for staked or idle Cardano assets, increasing the overall utility of the ecosystem.
The LQ token has specific utility within the Liqwid ecosystem:
Governance: LQ holders can create and vote on proposals to manage the Liqwid DAO treasury, update protocol parameters (like collateral factors), and decide on new asset listings. Proposals are discussed on the Governance Forum, voted on-chain via the Liqwid Governance app using LQ voting power, and debated daily in the project's Discord.
Protocol Incentives: LQ tokens are distributed as rewards to users who supply or borrow assets, incentivizing liquidity provision and protocol usage.
Reserve Asset: When staked, LQ is used as a reserve asset in the protocol.
Trading: LQ is a tradeable asset. LQ trades against major quote currencies such as USD and USDT on several exchanges; available pairs vary by venue.
LQ is listed on several major exchanges. Compare fees, liquidity, and regulatory standing before choosing a venue.
Register an Account: Sign up using your email or phone number. Complete the KYC verification process to access all platform features and benefits.
Deposit Funds: Add fiat currency (via bank transfer, card, or third-party payment) or transfer USDT from an external wallet into your account.
Start Trading: Navigate to the trading section. Search for an available LQ trading pair.
Place an Order: Enter the amount of LQ you wish to buy and submit your order.
Confirm Your Purchase: Check your wallet balance to confirm the LQ tokens have arrived.
LQ is a volatile asset whose price can fall sharply. DeFi lending protocols carry smart-contract, liquidation, and regulatory risks. This article is for information only and is not investment advice.
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As of right now, the live price of Liqwid Finance (LQ) is $0.171451. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated LQ to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Liqwid Finance records a 24h trading volume of $0 (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of $3.420441M. Its current circulating supply stands at 20.14M out of a maximum supply cap of 21M.
The price volatility of Liqwid Finance (LQ) 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 (20.14M) to max supply (21M), 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, Liqwid Finance (LQ) hit an all-time high (ATH) of $125.699237 on 2022-04-12 03:00, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at $0.134668 on 2026-06-06 10:50. 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 LQ 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 LQUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Liqwid Finance, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the LQUSDT 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 LQUSDT 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: $0.171451), you can practice opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for LQUSDT with zero financial risk.
Trading Liqwid Finance (LQ) 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 LQUSDT, and review its live price ($0.171451) 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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