Velvet (VELVET) cryptocurrency: project features and outlook
The DeFAI* (Decentralized Finance with Artificial Intelligence) sector is gaining momentum, with new projects and cryptocurrencies in this segment attracting increasing attention from investors. One such cryptocurrency is Velvet (VELVET).
* DeFAI (Decentralized Finance with Artificial Intelligence) is an emerging sector at the intersection of decentralized finance (DeFi) and artificial intelligence (AI). Unlike traditional DeFi projects, these platforms use AI algorithms to analyze large volumes of market data, automate investment management, optimize yields, and perform other financial operations without the involvement of centralized intermediaries.
What is Velvet (VELVET)?
Velvet (VELVET) is the native token of the Velvet Capital ecosystem, which operates within the rapidly expanding DeFAI (Decentralized Finance with Artificial Intelligence) sector.
One of Velvet's key attractions for investors is its fully developed platform featuring a multichain architecture. The platform offers users a broad range of trading and analytical tools, including:
- Spot* and derivatives* markets;
- Yield farming* strategies;
- AI-powered investment analysis;
- A wide range of DeFi strategies;
- AI agent-based portfolio management.
* Spot market — a market where cryptocurrency buy and sell transactions are executed almost immediately after they are concluded. Once payment is made, the buyer receives the digital asset and can store, transfer, or use it at their discretion. The spot market price reflects the asset's current market value.
* Derivatives market — a market for financial derivatives whose value is based on the price of an underlying asset, such as a cryptocurrency. The most common cryptocurrency derivatives are futures and options contracts.
* Yield farming — a strategy for earning income within the DeFi ecosystem by providing digital assets to liquidity pools or other DeFi protocols. In return, users receive rewards in the form of trading fees, interest, or additional tokens.
As a result, demand for the Velvet (VELVET) token depends not only on investor interest but also on user activity across the platform. According to Velvet Capital, the platform currently serves more than 100,000 users and has a cumulative transaction volume exceeding $200 million.
Velvet (VELVET): token details and market performance
The Velvet (VELVET) token was launched in July 2025 on the BNB Chain and Base blockchains. During the same month, Velvet (VELVET) was listed on cryptocurrency exchanges. At the time of listing, Velvet (VELVET) traded at approximately $0.04, with a market capitalization of nearly $10 million.
The maximum supply of Velvet (VELVET) is capped at 1 billion tokens. As of July 2026, approximately 420 million tokens are already in circulation, representing around 42% of the maximum supply of Velvet (VELVET).
Velvet (VELVET) serves several functions within the platform:
- Staking* rewards;
- Governance rights within the Velvet Capital ecosystem;
- Trading fee discounts and access to exclusive platform features.
* Staking — a mechanism that allows cryptocurrency holders to earn rewards by locking up a certain amount of cryptocurrency to support the operation of a blockchain network or individual services. In blockchains using the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, staking helps validate transactions and maintain network security.
In June 2026, the Velvet (VELVET) token attracted widespread attention following a sharp surge in value. Between early and mid-June, Velvet's market capitalization increased more than eighteenfold — from $35 million to $646 million. During the same period, the price of Velvet (VELVET) rose more than fifteenfold to $0.15, allowing the asset to enter the world's top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
Following a temporary decline to approximately $200 million in market capitalization, Velvet (VELVET) surged another fourfold, reaching $800 million. At the same time, the cryptocurrency's price climbed to an all-time high of $5.22.
Experts attribute the rapid growth of the Velvet (VELVET) token to several key factors:
- The launch of Velvet (VELVET) futures contracts on the popular Aster exchange. This attracted traders and significantly boosted trading activity, with daily trading volume peaking at nearly $150 million following the launch;
- The continued expansion of the Velvet Capital platform. The project plans to extend support to major blockchain networks including Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid. According to analysts, this expansion is expected to attract users from the industry's largest blockchain ecosystems;
- Integration with the decentralized exchange Aerodrome Finance has increased interest in the Velvet (VELVET) platform. The integration expanded the range of tradable digital assets and improved flexibility in portfolio management;
- The launch of synthetic pre-IPO* markets on the Velvet Capital platform. This enables users to invest in tokenized shares of leading private companies such as SpaceX.
* Pre-IPO refers to the stage of a company's development before its initial public offering (IPO) on a stock exchange. Investing at this stage provides exposure to a company's valuation before it goes public, although such investments typically entail higher risks and lower liquidity.
Despite growing investor interest, the Velvet (VELVET) token remains a high-risk asset, particularly due to its extreme price volatility. Immediately after reaching its all-time high, the price of Velvet (VELVET) fell by more than threefold, and as of July 2026, it trades at approximately $0.46.
Nevertheless, Velvet (VELVET) remains the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization within the DeFAI sector. For comparison, its market capitalization is nearly twice that of its closest competitor, Derive (DRV), while its trading volume exceeds Derive's by more than thirteen times.