Kite (KITE) has posted a dramatic 20% price surge in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.264862 as of 1:07 AM UTC on February 23, 2026. The cryptocurrency has captured significant market attention with trading volume reaching $254.9 million, indicating substantial institutional and retail interest.
KITE’s 24-hour price action shows a gain of $0.044 per token, pushing the cryptocurrency from a daily low of $0.204161 to a high of $0.265899. The token is currently trading just 8.86% below its all-time high of $0.288637, which was recorded on February 20, 2026.
The market capitalization has expanded by $77.5 million (19.4%) in the past day, now standing at $476.8 million. This valuation has propelled Kite to the 100th position among all cryptocurrencies by market cap, representing a significant milestone for the project.
The current surge represents strong momentum across multiple timeframes. KITE has gained 3.33% in just the past hour, demonstrating continued buying pressure. The 7-day performance shows a 26.5% increase, while the 30-day returns are even more impressive at 125.2%.
From its November 4, 2025 all-time low of $0.061819, Kite has rallied an extraordinary 325.6%, highlighting the token’s dramatic recovery and growth trajectory over recent months.
With 1.8 billion tokens in circulation out of a maximum supply of 10 billion, KITE maintains an 18% circulating supply ratio. The fully diluted valuation stands at $2.65 billion, suggesting significant potential for market cap expansion as more tokens enter circulation.
The $254.9 million in 24-hour trading volume represents approximately 53.4% of the current market cap, indicating exceptional liquidity and active trading. This volume-to-market-cap ratio suggests strong market participation and price discovery efficiency.
Market data current as of February 23, 2026, 1:07 AM UTC. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.


