Polkadot (DOT) → Algorand (ALGO)
The order runs on autopilot: the rate is locked when you create it, and the payout leaves as soon as the network confirms your transfer. No manual approval, no working hours.
Rate and amounts for DOT → ALGO
1 DOT = 9.935 ALGO
1 ALGO = 0.100654 DOT
Rate as of Sep 30, 2026 23:10
- Orders from
- 84.2779 DOT ≈ $104.50
- Payout network
- Algorand
- 24 hours
- +6.39%
The direction is holding at 9.935 ALGO per 1 DOT (0.100654 DOT per 1 ALGO). Over 24 hours DOT/ALGO came in at plus 6.39%. Over the week, minus 5.5%.
The weekly range ran from 8.2932 to 10.8214 ALGO, a spread of 30.49%. One order takes from 84.2779 to 8,060,000 DOT. In dollars that is roughly $104.50.
Market capitalisation puts Polkadot at No. 52 ($2.12 B) and Algorand at No. 75 ($1.13 B). Over 90 days the daily moves of DOT and ALGO correlate at 0.27 (they travel apart).
Rate and amounts for DOT → ALGO
| DOT | ALGO | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 993.5049 | $124.00 |
| 500 | 4,967.52 | $620.00 |
| 1,000 | 9,935.05 | $1,240.00 |
| 5,000 | 49,675.24 | $6,200.00 |
| 10,000 | 99,350.49 | $12,400.00 |
| 50,000 | 496,752.44 | $62,000.00 |
| ALGO | DOT | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 100.6538 | $124.81 |
| 5,000 | 503.2688 | $624.05 |
| 10,000 | 1,006.54 | $1,248.11 |
| 50,000 | 5,032.69 | $6,240.53 |
| 100,000 | 10,065.38 | $12,481.07 |
| 500,000 | 50,326.88 | $62,405.33 |
How the DOT → ALGO exchange runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 84.2779 DOT.
- Give a ALGO address on Algorand and a contact for the order.
- Send DOT on Polkadot, exactly the amount the order shows.
- Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Algorand to your address. The order page shows the status.
Check this before sending DOT
- The address network is Algorand. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
- The transfer must not be smaller than 84.2779 DOT.
- Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
- Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.
How the DOT to ALGO rate has moved
high 10.8214 ALGOlow 8.2932 ALGO
Sep 23, 2026 23:12Sep 30, 2026 23:12
high 12.3807 ALGOlow 8.6889 ALGO
Aug 31, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 12.3807 ALGOlow 8.6889 ALGO
Jul 2, 2026 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
high 19.2132 ALGOlow 8.6889 ALGO
Oct 1, 2025 05:00Sep 30, 2026 05:00
- 24 hours
- +6.39%
- Week
- −5.5%
- Weekly high
- 10.8214 ALGO
- Weekly low
- 8.2932 ALGO
- Spread
- 30.49%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 30, 2026 22:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted
The DOT/ALGO spread by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Period result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 9.977 | 9.2502 | 9.6537 | +6.39% |
| Week | 10.8214 | 8.2932 | 10.061 | −5.5% |
| Month | 12.3807 | 8.6889 | 10.5481 | +2.17% |
| Quarter | 12.3807 | 8.6889 | 10.0241 | +0.85% |
Figures are in ALGO per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.
Daily DOT → ALGO rate
| Day | Close | Against the day before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 9.9003 ALGO | +13.94% |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 8.6889 ALGO | −18.11% |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 10.611 ALGO | +1.02% |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 10.5039 ALGO | +0.78% |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 10.4231 ALGO | +2.15% |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 10.2039 ALGO | −3.44% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 10.5671 ALGO | −2.76% |
Market data: DOT and ALGO
Polkadot DOT- Price
- $1.24
- 24 hours
- +6.74%
- Week
- +14.05%
- Market cap
- $2.12 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $192.21 M
- Rank by cap
- #52
- In circulation
- 1.71 B DOT
- All-time high
- $54.98
Algorand ALGO- Price
- $0.124979
- 24 hours
- +0.33%
- Week
- +20.09%
- Market cap
- $1.13 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $163.74 M
- Rank by cap
- #75
- In circulation
- 9.06 B ALGO
- All-time high
- $3.56
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 30, 2026 22:57.
Polkadot and Algorand: how they differ
| Polkadot (DOT) | Algorand (ALGO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | DOT | ALGO |
| Type | coin of its own network | — |
| Launched | 2020 | — |
| Built by | Gavin Wood | — |
| Consensus | Nominated Proof of Stake | — |
| Block | ~6 sec | — |
| Privacy | transfers are public | — |
| In circulation | 1.71 B DOT | 9.06 B ALGO |
| Market cap | $2.12 B | $1.13 B |
| Rank by cap | #52 | #75 |
Daily moves of DOT and ALGO over the quarter link at 0.27 (they travel apart).
Why people take the DOT → ALGO route
- Fuel for AlgorandWithout Algorand you cannot pay for a transfer or a contract call in Algorand — the coin is needed for anything that happens in that ecosystem.
- Different basketsDaily moves of DOT and ALGO over 90 days link at 0.27 (they travel apart) — the weaker the link, the less a portfolio rests on one coin.
- It works both waysThe ALGO → DOT direction is open as well — going back into DOT takes the same route and the same automation.
Common questions: DOT → ALGO
What rate does DOT to ALGO run at?
As of Sep 30, 2026 23:10 it is 1 DOT = 9.935 ALGO. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $1.24.
What amounts does DOT → ALGO accept?
From 84.2779 to 8,060,000 DOT per order. The floor is roughly $104.50.
Why can I not swap less than 84.2779 DOT?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 84.2779 DOT they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending DOT, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping DOT for ALGO take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Polkadot confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant. A block in Polkadot closes in about 6 sec.
Which network will ALGO arrive in?
Algorand arrives in its own Algorand network — a plain ALGO address is all you need.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the DOT to ALGO rate do over the month?
Over the month, plus 2.17%: a low of 8.6889, a high of 12.3807, an average of 10.5481 ALGO per 1 DOT.
Can I swap back, ALGO for DOT?
Yes, the reverse is open too: 1 ALGO = 0.100652 DOT. The link to switch sits under the calculator.
Related reading
Other directions
The other way round
Send DOT, receive something else
DOT → AMP1,982.25
DOT → ANKR251.2936- DOT → ANKR BEP20251.2936
DOT → APE8.2124
DOT → ARB6.059
DOT → ATOM0.714509
DOT → AUDIO77.7986
DOT → AVAX0.112541
