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How much is 1 Polkadot in Japanese Yen today?

1 DOT = ¥161.82

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Last updated: 17 Jun 2026, 09:35 am UTC

DOT	24H -1.48%	7D +8.04%	1M -17.52%	3M -34.40%
1 DOT	164.25 JPY	149.78 JPY	196.19 JPY	246.67 JPY
5 DOT	821.24 JPY	748.92 JPY	980.97 JPY	1,233.37 JPY
10 DOT	1,642.48 JPY	1,497.83 JPY	1,961.95 JPY	2,466.74 JPY
50 DOT	8,212.42 JPY	7,489.16 JPY	9,809.73 JPY	12,333.71 JPY
100 DOT	16,424.85 JPY	14,978.33 JPY	19,619.45 JPY	24,667.41 JPY
500 DOT	82,124.23 JPY	74,891.64 JPY	98,097.26 JPY	123,337.05 JPY
1,000 DOT	164,248.45 JPY	149,783.28 JPY	196,194.52 JPY	246,674.11 JPY

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About Polkadot

As of 17 Jun 2026, 09:35 am UTC, 1 DOT equals ¥161.82. Polkadot holds a 0.08% share of the total crypto market with a market cap of ¥273.33B, ranking it among the largest digital assets by value. Trading activity in the last 24 hours totalled ¥13.90B, 27.84% lower than the previous day. With 1.69B DOT in circulation out of a maximum supply of 2.10B DOT, Polkadot has a fully diluted valuation of ¥339.82B. Over the past hour, DOT has moved -0.15%. You can buy Polkadot on BitMEX instantly with credit card, debit card, Apple Pay and more. Create a free account and start trading Polkadot in minutes.

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How do I buy Polkadot with Japanese yen on BitMEX?

Create a BitMEX account, complete identity verification, then go to Buy Crypto. Select DOT and JPY, choose your payment method — bank transfer or Visa/Mastercard — enter your amount, and confirm via Banxa or Mercuryo. DOT is credited to your BitMEX wallet on settlement. Some Japanese-issued cards may restrict overseas crypto purchases — contact your card issuer if a payment is declined.

What JPY payment methods are available for buying DOT?

Bank transfer and Visa/Mastercard are available for JPY DOT purchases via Banxa and Mercuryo. Bank transfer is typically the lowest-fee option for larger JPY amounts. Card payments settle within minutes. All available methods and current JPY rates are shown at checkout after completing KYC.

How is DOT regulated for Japanese buyers?

The FSA licenses crypto exchanges under the Payment Services Act, requiring strict KYC, customer asset segregation, and security standards. DOT gains are classified as miscellaneous income (雑所得) and taxed at Japan's progressive rates, reaching approximately 55% combined national and local tax at the top. Japan was among the first major economies to implement a comprehensive crypto framework, providing legal certainty for DOT ownership. Maintain records of all purchases, disposals, and staking rewards for NTA reporting.

Why are Japanese investors buying DOT?

Sustained yen depreciation driven by the Bank of Japan's monetary policy has pushed Japanese investors towards USD-denominated crypto assets as a store of value. DOT's 15–20% NPoS staking yield in USD terms offers Japanese savers a potential real return compared to JPY-denominated savings rates near zero. Polkadot's Web3 Foundation backing and Gavin Wood's technical reputation also resonate with Japan's strong developer and tech-investor community.

What can I do with DOT after buying with JPY on BitMEX?

Withdraw DOT to Talisman or SubWallet to stake via nomination pools for approximately 15–20% APY; use XCM to access Moonbeam or Acala DeFi; vote in OpenGov governance; or store on a Ledger hardware wallet. Japanese investors should maintain detailed records of staking income (yen value at receipt) and disposal proceeds for NTA miscellaneous income reporting.

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