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View ChartIt is a new way to create and run online services that does not rely on the servers of large companies. Instead, it uses a network of independent data centres, meaning everything runs directly on the blockchain. This means that developers can build and users can enjoy truly decentralized applications that are free from corporate clouds and other costly or insecure intermediaries.
The ICP is a secure, open network on which you can store data and run programs. These programmes, known as decentralised applications or DApps, operate directly on the ICP network.
ICP brings the concept of serverless cloud services to the public internet, enabling almost any online service or system to be developed on a decentralised network. It uses ‘canister software’, which is an evolution of smart contracts.
On the ICP, these smart contracts are called canisters. Canisters are like digital containers that hold the code and data required to run a program. They can interact with web browsers, mobile apps and other canisters. This technology enables computers to connect and share information without the need for a central server, such as those provided by AWS or Google Cloud. It combines individual computers to create efficient subnetworks that can host these secure canisters.
ICP’s goal is to create a new, open internet that offers users more control and better security. This vision is often referred to as the ‘World Computer’, in which everything runs on a decentralised network.
Nowadays, the internet is highly centralised. Many of the most widely used web applications are proprietary, closed-source and hosted by a small number of data centres controlled by major technology companies. Furthermore, if a single crucial data centre fails, large portions of the web can go down simultaneously. The ability of centralised, corporate web services providers to restrict or deplatform programmes is another major concern, particularly for privacy activists.
The Internet Computer aims to provide developers with a basic option by facilitating a more decentralised approach to application development, hosting and serving, enabling websites to be launched straight onto the public internet. The Internet Computer would encourage open source and transparent software development.
For example, if the Internet Computer were described in the MIT Technology Review, it would “move between servers owned by independent data centres around the world” rather than “run on a dedicated server in Google Cloud”.
Imagine ICP as a means of exchanging cryptocurrency for computational power: the network sets a price according to how much processing power a developer’s project needs. Once the cost is paid, the website will be able to access the public internet.
From social networks such as LinkedIn and TikTok, to software such as all the apps you know and love, to whole new apps that haven’t even been conceived yet, the Internet makes it possible to build and run any type of program. The CanCan project, which the ICP team refers to as a ‘decentralised TikTok’, has made its source code publicly available as a proof of concept.
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TradeAs of right now, the live price of Internet Computer (ICP) is C$3.12187. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated ICP to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Internet Computer records a 24h trading volume of C$33.624319M (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of C$1.718832B. Its current circulating supply stands at 555.96M out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of Internet Computer (ICP) is essentially driven by market supply and demand dynamics. Key factors behind its price movements include: 1) Global macroeconomic conditions and sentiment, such as Bank of Canada or US Fed interest rate decisions; 2) Tokenomics, including the ratio of circulating supply (555.96M) to max supply (∞), as well as token unlocks and burn mechanisms; 3) Fundamental developments, such as ecosystem expansion, on-chain activity, and core protocol upgrades; and 4) Derivatives market dynamics, including leverage battles and liquidation cascades in perpetual contracts.
Looking at its historical price performance, Internet Computer (ICP) hit an all-time high (ATH) of C$1,041.450854 on 2021-05-10 16:55, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at C$2.742943 on 2025-10-10 21:25. Note that historical highs and lows reflect past performance only and do not guarantee future price trends; investment decisions should always align with live market conditions and your personal risk tolerance.
When trading ICP futures on BTCC, technical chart analysis begins with identifying key support and resistance levels on 1D and 4H charts using historical price pivots. Next, apply MA/EMA indicators to gauge trend directions, alongside RSI (values above 70 indicate overbought conditions, while below 30 suggest oversold levels). Always validate breakout signals with the 24h trading volume (C$33.624319M), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s ICPUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Internet Computer, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the ICPUSDT pair, set your desired leverage and Take-Profit/Stop-Loss levels, and click "Sell/Short". Once the price drops to your target, close your position to lock in profit from the price difference.
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Trading Internet Computer (ICP) on BTCC requires just 4 simple steps: 1) Register a BTCC account and complete basic Identity Verification (KYC); 2) Buy USDT using fiat via credit card/express payment, or deposit USDT/BTC directly from an external wallet; 3) Navigate to the Futures section, search for ICPUSDT, and review its live price (C$3.12187) and chart; 4) Select your margin mode and leverage, choose "Buy/Long" or "Sell/Short" based on your market outlook, set TP/SL orders, and confirm your trade.
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