Sky

    Skysky#47

    By Twin · CoinHours Editorial · Coin profile maintained by CoinHours Editorial · Market data refreshes every 60s

    $0.0688

    -0.09% (24h)

    7d Change

    +0.81%

    30d Change

    -22.25%

    24h High

    $0.0701

    24h Low

    $0.0671

    Market Cap$1.61B
    24h Volume$10.65M
    Circulating Supply23420.6M SKY
    Max Supply23462.7M
    All-Time High$0.0978
    ATH Change-29.60%

    Price Chart

    Trade Sky

    Open an account on Binance to start trading

    Open Account

    Affiliate disclosure: CoinHours may earn a commission if you sign up via this link, at no extra cost to you.

    About Sky

    Sky represents the rebranded ecosystem formerly known as MakerDAO, maintaining its position as a decentralized credit protocol on Ethereum. The platform issues the decentralized stablecoin USDS (formerly DAI) backed by crypto collateral, with SKY tokens replacing MKR for governance functions. This rebrand reflects an effort to broaden the protocol's scope beyond its original lending focus while preserving its foundational decentralized finance infrastructure.

    Primary use case: Governance token for decentralized stablecoin protocol and DeFi lending infrastructure

    CoinHours Analysis

    Mike Flaum Outlines Bullish MSTR Thesis for the Next Bitcoin Bull Run

    Log Scale Investments CEO Sees Outsized MSTR Upside in Next Bitcoin Cycle Mike Flaum, CEO of Log Scale Investments, appeared on Bitcoin Magazine TV on October 30, 2026, to lay out his thesis on Strategy's capital structure, its preferred stock products, and his bullish view of the company's equity in a future Bitcoin bull run, framed as "massively" to the upside in the publication's headline, acc

    Wall Street Firms Tell Clients to Buy Bitcoin Stocks After Binance Hack

    Analysts Frame Record Binance Hack as a Buying Opportunity, Not a Reason to Flee Three Wall Street research shops told clients in Friday notes that the roughly $6.3 billion theft from Binance — the largest crypto hack ever recorded — is unlikely to derail the broader market's recovery, and that investors should consider the resulting selloff a buying opportunity rather than a reason to exit crypt

    Secret Service, FBI Join Binance Hack Probe as Circle Freezes $823 Million

    Binance is working with the FBI and the U.S. Secret Service following a multibillion-dollar exchange hack, according to Reuters as reported by Decrypt . Stablecoin issuers moved quickly in the hours after the theft was identified: Circle froze approximately $823 million in USDC connected to the attack, while Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said it froze more than 1.567 billion USDT in the statement embe

    FutureBit Apollo Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block 973,262, Wins 3.154 BTC

    FutureBit Apollo Solo Miner Finds Bitcoin Block 973,262, Wins 3.154 BTC A home-scale Bitcoin miner operating through FutureBit's Apollo Solo setup has found block 973,262, collecting the full block reward of 3.154 BTC plus transaction fees generated from 2,477 transactions, according to Bitcoin Magazine . The find, reported on October 29, 2026, was confirmed independently by multiple blockchain e

    Understanding Sky Price Data

    The Sky price shown above is a volume-weighted average across major spot exchanges, sourced from CoinGecko and refreshed continuously throughout the trading day. Cryptocurrency markets trade twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week — there is no opening or closing bell — so the 24-hour change figure is a rolling window measured against the price exactly one day prior, not against a fixed daily close. The 7-day and 30-day percentage moves use the same rolling-window methodology, which means the figures shift continuously rather than resetting at midnight.

    Market capitalisation for Sky is calculated by multiplying the current price by the circulating supply — the number of SKY units currently in public hands and not locked, burned, or reserved by the protocol. This differs from total supply (all units that have ever been created) and max supply (the protocol-defined cap, where one exists). For assets with significant locked or vesting allocations, fully diluted valuation can be a more useful long-term measure than market cap alone. The 24-hour trading volume figure aggregates spot trading across reporting exchanges and excludes derivatives and over-the-counter activity, which can be substantially larger for major assets.

    All-time high (ATH) figures reflect the peak USD price ever recorded for Sky on a major exchange. The ATH change percentage shows how far the current price sits below — or above — that peak, and is one of several inputs the CoinHours Market Cycle Indicator uses when assessing where the broader market sits in its four-year halving cycle. For longer-term investors, ATH drawdown combined with 200-week moving average position and the Fear & Greed Index gives a clearer cycle picture than any single metric in isolation.

    Sky for Australian Investors

    In Australia, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats Sky and other cryptocurrencies as capital gains tax (CGT) assets rather than as currency. Every disposal — selling for AUD, swapping for another crypto, spending on goods or services, or gifting — is a CGT event that must be reported in your tax return. Holding SKY for more than twelve months before disposing of it qualifies you for the 50% individual CGT discount, which is one of the most significant tax planning levers for long-term holders. See the crypto tax encyclopedia entry for a full breakdown of ATO record-keeping requirements, cost-base calculation methods, and the tax treatment of staking rewards, airdrops, and DeFi income.

    Australian investors typically buy Sky through a registered exchange that complies with AUSTRAC anti-money-laundering requirements. Once acquired, holdings can be left on the exchange (counterparty risk), moved to a software wallet (convenience with online attack surface), or transferred to a hardware wallet for cold-storage self-custody (highest security, least convenient). The CoinHours security guide walks through the trade-offs in detail, including seed-phrase storage, multi-signature setups, and inheritance planning. For background on the underlying technology, the Crypto Encyclopedia covers blockchain fundamentals, consensus mechanisms, and the Sky protocol in plain English.

    Sky FAQ

    What is Sky (SKY) cryptocurrency?

    Sky is the governance token for the rebranded MakerDAO protocol, a decentralised credit system on Ethereum. SKY holders vote on protocol parameters for the USDS stablecoin system, which generates decentralised stablecoins through cryptocurrency collateral. The rebrand from MakerDAO to Sky occurred in 2024 to reflect the protocol's expanded scope beyond lending.

    How does the Sky protocol generate USDS stablecoins?

    Users deposit cryptocurrency assets as collateral into the Sky protocol to generate USDS stablecoins. The system maintains overcollateralisation requirements and uses algorithmic mechanisms to keep USDS pegged to the US dollar. Automated liquidations occur when collateral values fall below required ratios, protecting the system's stability.

    What are the tax implications of SKY tokens for Australian investors?

    The ATO treats cryptocurrency transactions as taxable events, meaning SKY token purchases, sales, and governance participation may trigger capital gains tax obligations. USDS generation through the protocol could also constitute a taxable transaction. Australian investors should maintain detailed records and consider seeking professional tax advice for DeFi activities.

    What risks should Australian investors consider with Sky?

    Key risks include smart contract vulnerabilities that could affect user funds, governance risks from SKY holder decisions, and market risks including potential USDS depegging events. Regulatory uncertainty exists as Australian authorities develop cryptocurrency oversight frameworks. The protocol's technical complexity may exceed typical retail investor understanding.

    How does Sky compare to the original MakerDAO?

    Sky maintains the same core functionality as MakerDAO but with expanded scope beyond lending services. The rebrand introduced new tokenomics whilst preserving existing governance structures. USDS replaced DAI as the protocol's stablecoin, and SKY tokens replaced MKR tokens, though the fundamental collateralised debt position mechanism remains unchanged.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How often is the Sky price updated?

    CoinHours pulls live SKY pricing from CoinGecko, which aggregates trades across major exchanges. The page refreshes the displayed figures every few minutes; the underlying market data updates continuously and may move significantly between refreshes during volatile sessions.

    Why does the Sky price differ between exchanges?

    Each exchange runs its own order book, so prices drift slightly based on local supply and demand, regional liquidity, and pair availability. The figure shown here is a weighted average designed to represent the broad market price rather than any single venue. Arbitrage typically keeps the differences small for major assets but can widen during fast moves or on smaller exchanges.

    Is buying Sky legal in Australia?

    Yes. Cryptocurrency is legal to buy, hold, and trade in Australia. Exchanges operating in Australia must register with AUSTRAC and comply with anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules. The ATO treats crypto as property for tax purposes — see the Australian investors section above for tax implications.

    What is market cap and why does it matter?

    Market capitalisation equals current price multiplied by circulating supply and gives a rough measure of an asset's total value in public hands. It is a more meaningful comparison metric than price alone because two coins with identical prices can have radically different supplies. Market cap rank is one input investors use when assessing relative size, but it does not account for locked tokens, future emissions, or actual on-chain liquidity.

    Should I store Sky on an exchange or in a wallet?

    Exchange custody is convenient but exposes you to counterparty risk — exchange failures and hacks have wiped out customer balances historically. For amounts material to your finances, a hardware wallet under your own control is the standard recommendation. Read the security guide for a full comparison of custody options and seed-phrase best practices.

    Information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency prices are volatile and you can lose your entire investment. Consult a qualified Australian financial adviser and registered tax agent before making investment decisions.