Independent risk rating for Kaspa (kas). Last updated 2026-03-31.
Kaspa (kas) has a ZARQ Safety Rating of Baa3 (51.4/100) and a Vitality Score of C (40/100). Risk level: WATCH. Crash probability: 20%. Distance-to-Default: 3.3. Last updated: 2026-03-31. Based on 7 quantitative pillars including NDD, crash probability, TVL, and DeFi yield analysis. 1 structural weakness signal active — elevated collapse risk.
RatingBaa3
Score51.4/100
Crash Prob20%
AlertWATCH
51.4
Trust Score
Composite score 0-100 across 5 pillars
3.3
Distance-to-Default
Healthy — comfortable distance from default
20%
Crash Probability
Model-estimated likelihood of >50% drawdown
$0.0335
Price (USD)
40
Vitality Score
Grade C — ecosystem health
This token scores 51.4/100.
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Vitality Score Breakdown
The ZARQ Vitality Score measures ecosystem health and crash resistance across 5 dimensions. Kaspa scores 40/100 (Grade C), indicating crash resistance — backtested high-Vitality tokens lost 44% less during the 2025–2026 market crash (p < 0.001). Backtested ✓Methodology
Ecosystem Gravity50
Multi-chain presence, protocol count, DeFi depth
Capital Commitment33
TVL stability, locked capital, market cap rank
Coordination Efficiency40
Audit coverage, category diversity, yield density
Stress Resilience49
Drawdown recovery, NDD stability, crash probability
Kaspa carries moderate crash risk at 20%, typical for mid-cap crypto assets. Minor structural stress has been detected (1 signal). The Distance-to-Default stands at 3.3, with an alert level of WATCH. Rating: Baa3. Vitality Score: 40/100 (Grade C). Backtest results
Disclaimer: This is quantitative risk analysis, not investment advice. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value rapidly. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. ZARQ provides independent risk data — always do your own research before making investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaspa safe to invest in?
Kaspa (kas) currently holds a Baa3 rating from ZARQ with a trust score of 51.4/100. This is an investment-grade rating at the lower end, indicating moderate risk. The current crash probability is 20%, and its Distance-to-Default stands at 3.3. Minor structural concerns are noted. Over the past 90 days, Kaspa has experienced a 30.5% maximum drawdown. The alert level is WATCH. As with all crypto investments, you should conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance.
What is Kaspa's risk rating?
ZARQ rates Kaspa at Baa3 on a Moody's-style scale (Aaa to C), where Baa3 and above is investment grade. The trust score is 51.4 out of 100, based on five quantitative pillars: ecosystem strength (72.5/100), contagion risk (60.0/100), historical resilience (45.0/100), fundamental quality (36.2/100), and rug pull risk (46.7/100). The strongest pillar is ecosystem strength, while fundamental quality scores lowest. The alert level is currently WATCH.
Will Kaspa crash?
ZARQ's crash model estimates a 20% probability of a >50% drawdown for Kaspa. The Distance-to-Default (NDD) is 3.3, which indicates healthy — comfortable distance from default. The structural integrity signal (Sig6) is 4.3, and there is 1 structural weakness signal active. Minor structural concerns are noted. These are model-based estimates updated daily, not guarantees of future performance.
Should I invest in Kaspa?
Kaspa holds a Baa3 rating from ZARQ. The crash probability is 20% and the Distance-to-Default is 3.3. These metrics suggest notable downside risk. However, ZARQ provides risk data, not investment advice. All crypto investments carry significant risk, including total loss of capital. Consider your risk tolerance, portfolio diversification, and investment horizon. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
Kaspa price prediction — what does the risk data say?
ZARQ does not make price predictions for Kaspa. Instead, we provide quantitative risk metrics: the crash probability is 20% (probability of a >50% drawdown), the Distance-to-Default is 3.3, and the alert level is WATCH. There are 1 structural weakness signals active. These risk signals are updated daily and can help inform — but not replace — your own analysis.
Is Kaspa a scam?
ZARQ's analysis of Kaspa shows a Baa3 rating. Minor structural stress detected (1 signal). ZARQ monitors Kaspa daily across 7 quantitative risk signals including Distance-to-Default, crash probability, and structural integrity. While these signals can flag elevated risk, they cannot definitively determine if an asset is fraudulent. Always verify the project's team, code, and community independently.
What are the pros and cons of Kaspa?
Based on ZARQ's quantitative analysis, Kaspa (kas) has the following strengths: Healthy distance from default (NDD: 3.3); Daily automated risk monitoring by ZARQ. Key risks include: Elevated crash probability (20%); 1 structural weakness signal active. These assessments are based on daily-updated risk models and should be considered alongside your own research and risk tolerance.
Disclaimer: ZARQ ratings are quantitative risk assessments, not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. Always do your own research.