Trade EOS/USD
EOS / US Dollar
A delegated proof-of-stake blockchain that raised $4 billion in its 2018 ICO, designed for feeless transactions and high-throughput decentralized applications.
Specifications
About EOS (EOS/USD)
EOS launched in 2018 after raising approximately $4 billion in a year-long initial coin offering, the largest in crypto history at the time. Built by Block.one, EOS uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism where 21 elected block producers validate transactions. The network was designed for zero-fee user transactions and high throughput. After a period of declining developer activity, the EOS Network Foundation (ENF) took over stewardship and has worked to revive the ecosystem through protocol upgrades and new partnerships.
Key Price Drivers
- EOS Network Foundation grants, partnerships, and technical upgrades
- Block producer governance controversies and vote-buying concerns
- Developer activity recovery in dApp development and TVL after post-2018 decline
- Legacy ICO sentiment from the gap between $4B raise and subsequent performance
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 EOSUSD on StoicFX
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Find EOSUSD in MT5
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Place Your Trade
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FAQ
What is Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS)?
DPoS is a consensus mechanism where token holders vote to elect a fixed number of block producers (21 in EOS's case) who validate transactions and produce blocks. This design prioritises speed and throughput over the broader decentralisation offered by systems with thousands of validators.
Why did EOS underperform despite its large ICO?
Several factors contributed: Block.one was criticised for using ICO funds to invest in Bitcoin rather than the EOS ecosystem, governance controversies around block producer elections eroded trust, and competition from Ethereum's Layer-2 solutions and newer chains like Solana drew developers away. The SEC also settled with Block.one over the unregistered ICO for $24 million.
What is the EOS Network Foundation?
The EOS Network Foundation (ENF) is a community-led organisation that assumed stewardship of the EOS network from Block.one. Led by Yves La Rose, the ENF has focused on funding core protocol development, building developer tools, and restoring ecosystem credibility through transparent governance and grant programmes.
Does an EOS/USD CFD on StoicFX let me vote for block producers?
No. EOS/USD on StoicFX is a CFD. You trade the price of EOS against the US dollar without holding any tokens. Block producer voting requires actual EOS tokens staked through a compatible wallet.
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