Trade LRC/USD
Loopring / US Dollar
Loopring is an Ethereum layer 2 protocol using zkRollup technology to enable a high-throughput decentralized exchange and payment system that settles transactions on Ethereum with cryptographic security guarantees.
Specifications
About Loopring (LRC/USD)
Loopring was founded in 2017 and has been building zkRollup infrastructure for Ethereum since 2019, making it one of the earliest production zkRollup deployments in the ecosystem. Its Loopring Exchange allows traders to place limit orders and access an order book DEX at layer 2 speeds and near-zero fees, with all transactions batched and proven on Ethereum mainnet using zero-knowledge proofs. LRC is the protocol token used for paying reduced trading fees, staking for protocol insurance, and governance. Loopring also powers the GameStop NFT marketplace (now inactive) and supports NFT minting and trading on its L2. As other zkRollup platforms like StarkEx and zkSync have matured, Loopring competes in an increasingly crowded L2 space. LRC/USD on StoicFX is a CFD, no LRC tokens are purchased or held on your behalf.
Key Price Drivers
- Loopring L2 DEX trading volume and fee income for LRC stakers
- zkRollup adoption and Ethereum L2 transaction migration from mainnet
- NFT minting and trading activity on Loopring's near-zero-fee L2 infrastructure
- Competition from zkSync, StarkNet, and Polygon zkEVM with full EVM compatibility
Peak Trading Hours
DeFi protocol tokens trade around the clock as CFDs on StoicFX MT5. Volume tends to peak alongside the US session, when TVL shifts and protocol governance activity are most concentrated.
US and European business hours (13:00-21:00 UTC)
Smart contract exploits, governance proposals, and liquidity migration events can cause sudden price moves at any hour. Available on MT5 from Monday 00:00 to Friday 23:59 UTC.
How to Trade LRCUSD on StoicFX
Open an Account
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Fund Your Account
Deposit via bank transfer, card, crypto, or e-wallet.
Find LRCUSD in MT5
Open MetaTrader 5, search for LRCUSD in Market Watch, and add it to your chart.
Place Your Trade
Set your lot size, stop loss, and take profit, then execute your order.
FAQ
How does Loopring's zkRollup DEX work?
Loopring batches thousands of trades off-chain in its layer 2 environment and then generates a zero-knowledge proof that cryptographically verifies the validity of all transactions in the batch. This proof is submitted to Ethereum mainnet along with the new account state. Anyone can verify the proof independently, ensuring that Loopring cannot process invalid transactions. Users benefit from Ethereum-level security guarantees without paying Ethereum mainnet gas costs on every individual trade.
What role does LRC play in trading fee discounts?
Traders who hold LRC on the Loopring exchange receive fee discounts proportional to their LRC balance. The discount structure gives high-volume traders an incentive to hold LRC to reduce their trading costs. The fee discount structure also links LRC demand to trading activity: as exchange volume grows, more traders seek fee discounts, creating organic LRC demand from active users.
What was Loopring's involvement with GameStop NFTs?
GameStop partnered with Loopring to launch an NFT marketplace in 2022, using Loopring's L2 infrastructure to enable fee-efficient NFT minting and trading. The partnership announcement in late 2021 caused LRC to rally significantly. The GameStop NFT marketplace launched on Loopring L2 but was shut down by GameStop in February 2023 after lower-than-expected user adoption. The shutdown removed a significant source of promotional attention for Loopring's NFT capabilities.
If I trade LRC/USD on StoicFX, do I hold any LRC tokens?
No. LRC/USD on StoicFX is a Contract for Difference. You trade LRC's price against the US dollar without holding any tokens. To access the Loopring DEX, receive fee discounts, or stake for protocol insurance you would need actual LRC tokens transferred to the Loopring L2 from an Ethereum wallet.
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CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of rapid capital loss due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.