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Last updated: April 2026
Flow (FLOW) Risk Score
Flow (FLOW) has a composite risk score of 5/100, classified as Very Low Risk. This score is derived from 6 active indicators and updates every 6 hours. Blockchain built for digital collectibles, games, and consumer apps by Dapper Labs.
Flow Risk Score
Very Low Risk
What Does This Score Mean?
A score of 5 means Flow is in the Very Low Risk zone. Scores below 40 indicate relatively lower risk conditions, while scores above 60 suggest elevated risk.
This composite is computed from up to 9 indicators including on-chain data, market sentiment, and price action. The individual indicator scores are available to Alpha Factory members.
Scoring Indicators
| Indicator | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Wave | 23% | Core |
| RSI (2-Week) | 18% | Core |
| ATH Distance | 5% | Core |
| Bitcoin Dominance | 5% | Core |
| Fear & Greed Index | 14% | Core |
| ALT/BTC Ratio | 5% | Core |
| BTC Production Cost | 9% | Core |
| Funding Rate | 5% | Modifier |
| Token Unlocks | 18% | Modifier |
Flow Investment Context
Flow was built from the ground up for consumer-scale NFT and gaming applications, and it has proven commercial traction through major sports league partnerships. Its architecture avoids sharding while still allowing horizontal scaling, and Cadence asset-oriented design reduces common NFT smart contract vulnerabilities. Dapper Labs licensing relationships provide a pipeline of high-profile content.
Key Features:
- Multi-role architecture separates consensus, verification, execution, and collection into specialized node types
- Cadence smart contract language is designed for safe resource-oriented programming of digital assets
- Home to NBA Top Shot, NFL All Day, and UFC Strike, major licensed sports NFT products
- Designed for mainstream consumer apps with human-readable accounts and no seed phrase requirement for users
Key Risks:
- Flow ecosystem is heavily dependent on a small number of flagship NFT products for transaction volume
- Competition from Ethereum Layer 2s and Solana for gaming and NFT developers has intensified significantly
- NFT market volumes have declined substantially from 2021 peaks, weighing on the demand for Flow core use case
Layer 1 Category
Layer 1 blockchains are the foundational networks of crypto — they process transactions, secure the network, and host applications.
Strategy: Layer 1 tokens tend to follow Bitcoin's macro cycles but with higher volatility. A disciplined DCA approach with clear exit targets works best.
View all Layer 1 risk scores →Compare with Layer 1 Peers
| # | Coin | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardano ADA | 7 |
| 2 | Sei SEI | 7 |
| 3 | Ronin RON | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current risk score for Flow?
Flow (FLOW) currently has a composite risk score of 5/100, classified as "Very Low Risk". This score is derived from 6 active indicators including Risk Wave, RSI, and market sentiment data.
How risky is Flow compared to other Layer 1 coins?
Layer 1 coins generally carry medium to high risk. Layer 1 blockchains are the foundational networks of crypto — they process transactions, secure the network, and host applications. Among peers, Cardano currently shows the lowest risk in this category.
What indicators are used to score Flow?
The Flow risk score uses up to 9 indicators: Risk Wave (momentum), 2-week RSI (overbought/oversold), ATH Distance, Bitcoin Dominance, Fear & Greed Index, ALT/BTC Ratio, BTC Production Cost, Funding Rate, and Token Unlocks. Each indicator is weighted based on its predictive value for altcoin market conditions.
Should I invest in Flow based on this risk score?
Risk scores are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Flow was built from the ground up for consumer-scale NFT and gaming applications, and it has proven commercial traction through major sports league partnerships. Its architecture avoids sharding while... Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.