$CFX
As of mid-February 2026, Conflux Network (CFX), often dubbed the "Chinese Ethereum," is navigating a phase of cautious accumulation. After a period of high volatility in 2025 following the Conflux 3.0 upgrade, the network is now focusing on deepening its utility in cross-border finance and stablecoin integration.
1. Market Performance (Feb 2026)
Current Price: Approximately $0.047 – $0.051 (as of Feb 13, 2026).
Market Cap: Around $255 million, positioning it near #151 in the global rankings.
Sentiment: The market is currently in a state of Extreme Fear (Index: 9), causing CFX to trade in a tight range. It recently saw a small 24-hour gain of +1.4%, but remains down from its late January highs of $0.070.
Liquidity: The recent listing on Kraken (Feb 3, 2026) has provided a significant boost to its Western liquidity, which was historically its main weakness.
2. Strategic Pivot: The "Stablecoin Rail"
Conflux's 2026 strategy is tied to being the primary rail for offshore Chinese Yuan (CNH):
CNHT0 & AxCNH: Tether’s offshore yuan (CNHT0) and the AnchorX-developed AxCNH are now live on Conflux. These are being piloted for cross-border trade settlements within the "Belt and Road" initiative.
Conflux 3.0 Utility: The upgrade has successfully increased throughput to 15,000 TPS, enabling the network to handle complex AI agent interactions and RWA (Real World Asset) batch settlements.
PayFi Innovation: Recent partnerships with AEON and LOTTE Mart have enabled real-world crypto payments using CFX via QR code checkouts at select retail locations.