Helium
About Helium
Helium (HNT) is a blockchain-powered network designed to streamline and secure communication among Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Using nodes known as Hotspots, low-powered wireless devices are able to interact and transmit data across the network. The platform rewards users with its native HNT cryptocurrency token in exchange for operating nodes. Launched in 2013, Helium looks to overcome infrastructure challenges and set new standards for IoT communication.
In the last hour, Helium's price has seen a change of -2.76%, and over the past 24 hours, its price has moved by +5.82%. Over the previous week, Helium's price has moved by +15.36%. The current price of Helium is $0.5291, accompanied by a trading volume of 7.678M in the last day. Helium's price is currently 99.04% below its all-time high of $55.22, which remains the highest price Helium has achieved since its launch. The circulating supply of Helium stands at 186.3M, translating to a total market capitalization of 98.59M.
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Frequently asked questions
How to invest in Helium?
Rain offers you a number of ways to start investing in Helium, including buying Helium through bank transfers or by using your bank card. To purchase Helium on Rain, you can select Helium in your Rain account, then click Trade and select Buy. Enter the amount you wish to buy and click Next to review and confirm your purchase.
How to buy Helium with card?
Once you add your bank card to your Rain account, you can use it to buy Helium directly. You can start by adding your card to your payment options on your Rain account. To purchase Helium using your bank card, you can select Helium, click Trade then select Buy. Enter the amount you wish to buy and choose your card from the payment options. Click Next to review and complete your purchase by following the instructions on the screen.
note: The purchase option with debit or credit card is not available for our users in Turkey
How to buy Helium through bank deposit?
Rain enables you to buy Helium using your local currency. You can deposit funds through bank transfer, a process which takes 1-4 business days depending on your location. You can start by depositing funds to your Rain account from your bank account. Simply click on Deposit and enter the amount you would like to transfer. Click next and copy the instructions that will appear on your screen to complete the transfer from your bank account. Note that Rain does not automatically pull funds from your bank account and you will need to manually transfer the funds from your bank account to Rain's banking information.
Within 1-4 business days, the funds will be available in your Rain account and you will be able to use them to complete purchasing Helium. To do that, you can select Helium in your Rain account, click Trade and select Buy. Enter the amount you wish to buy with and click Next to review and confirm your purchase.
How to sell Helium?
This is an easy process that requires only a few clicks. Here are the steps needed to sell Helium successfully:
On your Rain account, select Helium then click Trade and select Sell. Enter the amount you wish to sell and click Next to review and confirm your sell transaction by entering an OTP. You will receive a confirmation email once the transaction is done with the details.
How to convert Helium into cash?
Rain gives you the opportunity to sell Helium and withdraw your funds from your Rain account to your local bank account. First, you need to add your personal bank account to your Payment Methods option on your Profile.
Once your bank account is added, you can sell Helium and withdraw the funds to your bank account by clicking on Withdraw and entering the amount you wish to withdraw. Click Next to review and confirm your withdrawal information by entering an OTP.
Once the withdrawal request is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email that the withdrawal is being processed. Processing your withdrawal request can take between 1-4 business days.
How to receive Helium?
If you would like to receive Helium in your Rain account, simply click on Receive and select Helium from the list at the top of the page. You can then either copy the address visible at the botom of the screen or share the QR code to to complete your receive transaction.
Make sure that you are using the correct network when receiving Helium to avoid possible loss of funds.
How to send Helium?
You can easily send your Helium from your Rain account to any external wallet by clicking on Send and selecting Helium from the list at the top of the page. Enter the amount you wish to send and add the external wallet address you are sending to. Click Next to review and confirm your send transaction by entering an OTP.
Why buy Helium with Rain?
When you buy Helium with Rain, you ensure that your assets are going to be safely stored on a regulated platform that follows strict compliance standards and is subject to periodic audits. Rain also uses bank-grade security measures like Cold Storage systems. Trading and storing Helium on Rain also means that your asset is going to be stored on 1:1 basis, which means your assets will always be available to you.
What is a Helium wallet?
A Helium wallet is where you can securely store Helium. A wallet helps you maintain ownership of your asset as well as enable you to trade, send or receive crypto-assets.
What is a Helium address?
A Helium address is a string of unique characters that is tied to your Helium wallet. The address functions just like a bank account number and it is what you use in order to send Helium from your wallet, or to receive Helium to your wallet.
What trading pairs available for Helium?
There are over 200 currency pairs available on Rain for you to trade with. You can trade Helium with Bahraini dinar, Kuwaiti dinar, Emirati dirham, Omani rial or US dollar, depending on your location. Additionally, you can swap Helium with 200 other assets like BTC, LTC, XRP, ETH. You can explore your options by visiting the market page on your Rain account: https://www.rain.com/market
What is the minimum order size to buy Helium?
You can trade Helium with any amount above $30 or equivalent in your account's currency. You can start trading Helium now by clicking the Trade button on your Rain account.
What are the most popular cryptocurrencies besides Helium?
Besides Helium, you can find over 150 assets available on Rain for you to start trading such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), USDC, Ripple (XRP), DOGE, Tether (USDT), Chainlink (LINK) or BCH. You can explore these options by going to the homepage of your account and scrolling through the available assets. When you are ready to start trading, simply click on the asset of your choice and click Trade.
What blockchain is Helium built on?
Helium is built on the SOL blockchain. This determines how transactions are verified, fees are structured, and how compatible it is with wallets and other decentralized applications (dApps).
How do I keep my Helium safe?
To keep your Helium safe, make sure to use trusted wallets that support SOL. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA), store long-term assets in cold wallets, and never share your private keys with anyone. You can always refer to our Security & Policies section for more tips.
What will the price of Helium be in next 5 years?
Price predictions for Helium over the next five years are highly speculative and depend on crypto market conditions, adoption, and broader crypto trends. We encourage you to do your own research and make informed decisions.
Is trading Helium taxable?
Trading Helium may be considered taxable in some countries with varying tax rules, so we recommend checking with your local tax authority or financial advisor for specific guidance.
What is Helium's ATH?
Helium’s all-time high (ATH) was $ 55.22 on 12 Nov 2021. This represents the highest recorded market price of the asset to date.
What is the market cap of Helium?
With a market capitalization of 98.59M, Helium is ranked 172 among other crypto assets.
What is the all-time high of Helium?
The highest valuation of Helium since its launch was at $55.22, marking its all-time high.
What is the 24-hour trading volume of Helium?
The trading activity of Helium over the last 24 hours was at 7.678M, highlighting its liquidity in the market.
How many Helium are there in circulation?
There are approximately 186.3M units of Helium currently in circulation, affecting its market dynamics.
What is the relative popularity of Helium?
Helium market cap is around 98.59M.
When was Helium created?
Helium was introduced on 31 Jul 2019.
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