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Analyzing Market
Glossary

All-Time Low (ATL)

An all-time low (ATL) is the lowest price an asset has ever traded at. It is the mirror image of the all-time high and a common reference point for how far a coin has fallen — or recovered.

How it works

The ATL is set the moment a new low prints and stays fixed until an even lower price occurs. Because most coins launch small and some later collapse, an asset can have very different ATL and all-time-high figures, and the gap between them shows the full range it has traded across its history.

Why it matters

The ATL frames sentiment: a price near its all-time low signals deep pessimism, though on its own it says nothing about whether a recovery will follow. For failed projects the price can keep grinding to fresh lows, so an ATL is not automatically a bargain.

Example

A coin that once traded near zero shortly after launch may still hold that early figure as its all-time low years later.

All-Time Low (ATL): Frequently Asked Questions

Does a price near its all-time low mean it will bounce back?
No. An all-time low reflects deep pessimism, but on its own it says nothing about whether a recovery will follow. For failed or fading projects, the price can keep grinding to fresh lows indefinitely. A low price is not proof of value, so an ATL should be weighed against the project's health, not treated as a guaranteed bottom.
How is an all-time low different from an all-time high?
They are opposite reference points. The all-time low is the lowest price an asset has ever traded at, while the all-time high is the highest. The gap between them shows the full range a coin has traded across its history. Many coins launch small, so their ATL is often set shortly after launch.
Can an asset's all-time low change over time?
Yes. The all-time low is set when a new lowest price prints and stays fixed only until an even lower price occurs. If a coin keeps declining, it sets fresh all-time lows. A coin that once traded near zero shortly after launch may still hold that early figure as its ATL years later if it never went lower.
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