Avalanche Price Today: AVAX Up 9.68% in 24 Hours
AVAX trades at $11.38, up 9.68% in 24 hours and 53.32% over 30 days. Market cap $5.04B, 24h volume $1.12B. Figures as of 2026-09-29 20:24 UTC.
Key points
- AVAX is up 9.68% in 24 hours and 53.32% over 30 days.
- 24-hour volume is $1.12 billion, 22.13% of its $5.04 billion market cap.
- The broader market is slightly down in 24 hours, with a Fear & Greed reading of 73 (Greed).
Avalanche Price Today: AVAX Up 9.68% in 24 Hours
As of 2026-09-29 20:24 UTC, Avalanche (AVAX) is trading at $11.38. Over the past 24 hours, the price has risen 9.68%. That move stands out against a slightly softer broader market, which is down 0.14% in the same period.
The table below summarizes the key figures for AVAX at that timestamp.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $11.38 |
| 24h change | +9.68% |
| 7d change | +3.83% |
| 30d change | +53.32% |
| Market cap | $5.04 billion |
| 24h volume | $1.12 billion |
| Volume / market cap | 22.13% |
| Market rank | 21 |
All figures are as of 2026-09-29 20:24 UTC.
Short-term vs 30-day performance
AVAX has gained in each of the time frames shown. The 1-hour change is +0.55%, the 24-hour change is +9.68%, the 7-day change is +3.83%, and the 30-day change is +53.32%.
The 30-day figure is the largest. It shows that AVAX has risen by more than half over the past month. The 7-day gain is smaller, at 3.83%, which means most of the monthly advance did not happen in the last week. The 24-hour move is larger than the 7-day move, so the past day accounts for a significant part of the weekly gain.
Looking at the short-term sequence: the 1-hour change is positive but modest, while the 24-hour change is much larger. This suggests the upward move was not concentrated in the final hour before the snapshot.
Trading activity: volume vs market cap
Avalanche has a market capitalization of $5.04 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $1.12 billion. The volume-to-market-cap ratio is 22.13%.
This ratio puts daily trading activity at roughly one-fifth of the network’s total market value. A higher ratio generally means more of the asset’s value is changing hands each day. For context, many large-cap crypto assets trade at ratios well below this level, though the ratio can vary widely across assets and market conditions.
The volume figure is also notable in absolute terms: over $1 billion worth of AVAX changed hands in 24 hours. That level of activity can make it easier for buyers and sellers to execute trades without moving the price sharply, though it does not guarantee that.
Market position and wider mood
AVAX ranks 21st by market capitalization among all cryptocurrencies. The total crypto market is worth $2.86 trillion, and Bitcoin dominance is 58.69%. That means Bitcoin accounts for more than half of the total market value.
The broader market is slightly negative over the past 24 hours, with the total market cap down 0.14%. AVAX’s 9.68% gain is therefore larger than the market’s move and in the opposite direction.
Two sentiment gauges provide additional context. The Fear & Greed Index reads 73, which is labeled “Greed.” The Altcoin Season Index (30-day) is 78. Readings on that index above 75 typically suggest altcoins are outperforming Bitcoin over the past 30 days. Both readings point to a market environment that is currently favorable for altcoins like AVAX.
What the numbers show
Putting it together: AVAX is up strongly over 30 days (+53.32%) and up again in the past 24 hours (+9.68%), while the total crypto market is roughly flat to slightly down. Trading activity is elevated, with volume equal to 22.13% of market cap. Sentiment gauges show Greed and a high altcoin season reading.
These are snapshots of past performance, not forecasts. Prices can change quickly, and the figures above are only accurate as of the timestamp shown.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not investment, financial or trading advice. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile. Always do your own research.
Market data: CoinMarketCap and alternative.me, as of Sep 29, 2026, 20:26 UTC. Figures change constantly; check the live Market Cap page for current prices.
