Trade CORE/USD
Core / US Dollar
Core is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that incorporates Bitcoin miner hashrate and CORE staker votes in its Satoshi Plus consensus, aiming to be Bitcoin's programmable counterpart.
Specifications
About Core (CORE/USD)
Core launched in 2023 with the proposition that Bitcoin's massive mining infrastructure is an underutilized security asset. Satoshi Plus consensus combines Delegated Proof of Work, where Bitcoin miners delegate their hashrate to Core validators without redirecting it from Bitcoin mining, with Delegated Proof of Stake from CORE token holders. This gives Core validators a security foundation derived from both Bitcoin's hash power and token-based staking. The chain is fully EVM-compatible, supporting Solidity smart contracts, DeFi protocols, NFTs, and dApps while inheriting a connection to Bitcoin's economic security. Non-custodial Bitcoin staking allows BTC holders to lock Bitcoin in time-locked scripts on the Bitcoin network and earn CORE rewards without bridging BTC. CORE/USD on StoicFX is a CFD, no CORE tokens are purchased or held on your behalf.
Key Price Drivers
- Bitcoin miner participation in Satoshi Plus consensus delegation
- Non-custodial Bitcoin staking adoption and BTC TVL growth
- EVM DeFi ecosystem growth and TVL relative to competing chains
- Bitcoin narrative alignment and programmable Bitcoin interest
Peak Trading Hours
Layer 1 blockchain tokens trade around the clock as CFDs on StoicFX MT5. Volume typically follows the US and European equity sessions, when most institutional and retail crypto trading takes place.
US and European business hours (13:00-21:00 UTC)
Network upgrades, governance votes, and validator-related events can move L1 token prices at any hour. Available on MT5 from Monday 00:00 to Friday 23:59 UTC.
How to Trade COREUSD on StoicFX
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FAQ
What is Satoshi Plus consensus and how does it use Bitcoin's hashrate?
Satoshi Plus is a hybrid consensus mechanism where Bitcoin miners include extra metadata in the coinbase transaction of their Bitcoin blocks to signal support for a Core validator, delegating their hashrate without redirecting it from Bitcoin mining. In practice, miners can simultaneously mine Bitcoin and contribute to Core's security at no additional computational cost. Combined with CORE token staking, this creates a validator election system that draws legitimacy from both Bitcoin's hash power and token holder alignment.
How does Core's non-custodial Bitcoin staking work?
BTC holders can lock their Bitcoin in a time-locked script on the Bitcoin network itself, specifying a Core validator to support. The Bitcoin never leaves the Bitcoin blockchain and is not bridged to Core. The time lock is enforced natively by Bitcoin's scripting language. In exchange for locking their BTC and supporting a Core validator, stakers earn CORE token rewards. At expiry, the BTC is automatically released back to the owner. The design allows BTC holders to earn yield without trusting a bridge or a custodian.
What differentiates Core from other Bitcoin Layer 2 projects?
Most Bitcoin Layer 2 projects focus on payment channels or sidechains that extend Bitcoin's capabilities. Core is a full Layer 1 smart contract chain that borrows Bitcoin's security through miner delegation rather than operating as a subordinate chain. Unlike the Lightning Network, Core supports arbitrary EVM smart contracts. Unlike Rootstock, Core incorporates native staking for both BTC holders and CORE holders rather than relying solely on merged mining.
If I trade CORE/USD on StoicFX, do I hold any CORE tokens?
No. CORE/USD on StoicFX is a Contract for Difference. You trade CORE's price against the US dollar without holding any tokens. To stake on Core, participate in governance, deploy smart contracts, or earn Bitcoin staking rewards, you would need actual CORE tokens or BTC in a compatible wallet.
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