Quant (QNT) News: Price Up 4x in a Week, Then Wild Swings
QNT climbed from about $65 to near $330 after The Clearing House picked Quant, then fell more than 40% in hours. Price, market cap and what comes next.
Quant (QNT) has had one of the wildest weeks of any large coin in 2026. After The Clearing House, the payments company owned by the biggest US banks, chose Quant on 24 September to build its tokenized deposit network, QNT went from about $65 in mid-September to nearly $330. On Monday, 28 September, it then fell more than 40% from its intraday high, briefly dipping below $200, before buyers returned. On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, it was trading around $270.
Key takeaways
- QNT rose roughly 300% in seven days, one of the biggest weekly moves among the top 50 coins this year.
- The trigger was The Clearing House choosing Quant for its On-Chain Money Initiative, a bank network for tokenized deposits due in the first half of 2027.
- Monday brought a sharp shakeout: a drop of more than 40% from the day's high, then a rebound.
- Quant presented tokenized settlement work with Murex at the Sibos banking conference on 28 September.
- QNT is still about 37% below its September 2021 record of $427.42.
QNT price and market cap today
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| QNT now | $255.31 (₹24,505) |
| Change since about $65 in mid-September | +293% |
| Market cap on 29 September | About $3.9 billion (around #33) |
| Circulating supply | About 14.54 million QNT |
| Maximum supply | About 14.88 million QNT |
| All-time high | $427.42 (September 2021) |
QNT has a very small supply, so a price of a few hundred dollars still means a mid-sized market cap. Almost all coins that will ever exist are already in circulation, so there is no big token unlock hanging over the price. For why that matters, see what market cap means.
What drove the rally
The Clearing House runs two of the main US payment systems, RTP for instant payments and CHIPS for large transfers between banks. Its owners include Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, HSBC and BNY Mellon. Quant will build the layer that moves tokenized deposits between banks and links the new network to those existing systems. We explained the deal in detail when it was announced: Quant jumps as US bank clearing house picks it.
It came on top of earlier news from the UK, where banks completed live tokenized sterling payments on Quant's platform (our report). Two big bank wins in a few weeks gave traders a story, and QNT's small supply meant there were not many coins for sale when buyers rushed in.
Sibos: Quant on the big banking stage
On 28 September Quant and Murex, a trading and risk software firm used by many banks, presented "Programmable Settlement for Tokenised Assets" at Sibos 2026 in Miami, the yearly conference run by the SWIFT banking network. Quant also showed an AI tool for treasury management with Capgemini. These are demonstrations, not new contracts, but they keep Quant in front of the bank buyers it needs.
Why the price swung so hard
Moves this fast attract leveraged traders on both sides. When QNT stalled near its high on Monday, traders who had borrowed to buy were forced to sell, which pushed the price down quickly, and the drop below $200 lasted only a short time before dip buyers stepped in. Daily trading volume was close to $1 billion, many times QNT's usual level, which shows how much of the move came from short-term trading.
There is also a timing gap to keep in mind. The Clearing House network is not due until the first half of 2027, and banks using Quant's software do not have to buy or hold QNT. How much real demand for the token the deal creates is still an open question.
What Indian investors should know
- Chasing after a 4x move is risky. Coins that rise this fast on one piece of news often give back a large part of the gain. If you buy now, size the position so a 40% drop would not hurt you.
- Use a registered exchange. QNT is listed on major Indian platforms. Check our FIU-registered exchanges list.
- Tax is the same as any crypto. Gains are taxed at 30% and 1% TDS is cut when you sell. Our crypto tax calculator shows the numbers.
Follow the rupee price on the Quant (QNT) coin page and see today's biggest moves on top gainers and losers.
FAQ
Why is Quant (QNT) going up?
The Clearing House, owned by the largest US banks, chose Quant on 24 September 2026 to power its network for tokenized bank deposits. The news, plus QNT's small supply, set off a rally from about $65 to nearly $330.
Why did QNT fall on 28 September?
After a rally of several hundred percent, leveraged traders were forced out and early buyers took profits. QNT fell more than 40% from its intraday high, briefly going below $200, then recovered part of the drop.
What is the QNT market cap?
About $3.9 billion on 29 September 2026, with about 14.54 million QNT in circulation. Live price: $255.31.
When does The Clearing House network go live?
Banks are expected to get access in the first half of 2027.
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