◆ Decentralised finance (DeFi) · COMPUSDT
Compound
Compound, launched in 2018, pioneered DeFi lending; COMP popularised yield farming in 2020.
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- Ticker
- COMPUSDT
- Category
- Cryptocurrencies
- Type
- Decentralised finance (DeFi)
- Sector
- DeFi
- Market-cap rank
- n°179
- Trading hours
- 24/7
What is Compound?
Compound, launched in 2018, pioneered DeFi lending; COMP popularised yield farming in 2020. Decentralised finance covers protocols providing financial services without intermediaries: decentralised exchanges (DEX), lending and borrowing, derivatives, yield. Rules are coded in smart contracts.
How Compound works and what gives it value
A DeFi token usually grants governance and sometimes a share of protocol fees (buybacks, distribution). The market rewards protocols generating real, durable revenue.
What moves the price of Compound
- ◆Trading and borrowing volume on the protocol
- ◆Fees and revenue shared with holders
- ◆Health of the host chain
- ◆Yields and incentives offered
- ◆Regulatory changes
Key metrics to watch
- ◆TVL
- ◆Protocol revenue
- ◆Market cap to fees ratio
- ◆Daily volume
Risks specific to Compound
- ◆Smart-contract hacks
- ◆Cascading liquidations in sell-offs
- ◆Temporary incentives inflating activity
How to analyse Compound on GraphTrade
Daily and 4h; buyback or fee-switch announcements often trigger breakouts. Open the COMPUSDT chart, add the indicators below, compare Compound with similar assets in Performance and ask the AI Compass to explain the latest move with news and macro context.
Themes
Included in: Top 101–250.
◆ Indicators suited to Compound
◆ FAQ
What is Compound (COMPUSDT)?
Compound, launched in 2018, pioneered DeFi lending; COMP popularised yield farming in 2020.
Why is Compound going up or down today?
The main drivers are: trading and borrowing volume on the protocol, fees and revenue shared with holders, health of the host chain, yields and incentives offered. The AI Compass cross-references these with today's news.
Which indicators work best on Compound?
Daily and 4h; buyback or fee-switch announcements often trigger breakouts.
What are the risks of Compound?
Smart-contract hacks ; Cascading liquidations in sell-offs ; Temporary incentives inflating activity.
What is the market-cap rank of Compound?
Compound was ranked #179 by market cap when this page was generated, in the DeFi sector. The live rank appears at the top of the page.
How do I follow Compound in real time?
Open the free GraphTrade chart for COMPUSDT: price updates live every second, with all indicators.
How do I add Compound to my portfolio?
Click « Add to portfolio » on this page: the asset joins your active portfolio.
Is this investment advice?
No. GraphTrade provides information and analysis tools only.
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