Caterpillar Inc. 

CAT Price

What is tokenized Caterpillar stock (CAT)?

Tokenized Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) gives crypto traders on-chain price exposure to NYSE-listed Caterpillar stock — the world's largest construction-equipment manufacturer — without a brokerage account. Contracts for the token exist on Ethereum and Solana, and a USDT-margined perpetual futures market (CATUSDT) trades on Binance Futures. Caterpillar Inc. itself was founded in 1925 and has been a Dow Jones Industrial Average component since 1991. DropsTab classifies the listing under TradFi — a tokenized US equity, not a native crypto token.

Is tokenized CAT the same as real Caterpillar shares?

A CAT token is not the same as a real Caterpillar share. The token packages price exposure into a tradable on-chain instrument; holders generally do not receive shareholder rights such as voting. Dividend treatment depends on the specific venue product. The NYSE-listed CAT share conveys ownership in Caterpillar Inc. — the token tracks that share's price rather than replacing ownership.

Can you buy Caterpillar stock on crypto exchanges?

Per DropsTab data, the tracked market for CAT is a single derivative venue: Binance Futures, pair CATUSDT — a USDT-margined perpetual referencing Caterpillar equity. No spot or decentralized-exchange markets are tracked on the page, though on-chain CAT contracts exist on Ethereum and Solana, and third-party tokenized wrappers of the stock trade on decentralized venues. The result of trading is a perpetual futures position, not spot ownership of shares.

How does 24/7 CAT trading differ from regular NYSE hours?

The underlying CAT share trades during regular New York Stock Exchange hours. On-chain and perpetual exposure trades around the clock, including weekends. The Binance Futures CATUSDT perpetual uses funding-rate mechanics to keep the contract price anchored to the underlying share price. Liquidity in tokenized CAT products is thin relative to the NYSE-listed share itself.

Is tokenized Caterpillar stock available in the US?

Availability is jurisdiction-dependent. Tokenized-stock products and equity perpetuals are commonly unavailable to U.S. persons on crypto venues, and regulatory treatment of tokenized equities continues to evolve. Access depends on the venue's terms and the trader's jurisdiction. The NYSE-listed CAT share remains available to U.S. investors through standard brokerage accounts.

Does tokenized CAT have a fixed token supply like cryptocurrencies?

No fixed maximum or total supply applies to CAT as a tokenized equity — the on-chain token tracks Caterpillar shares rather than minting a crypto supply. Emission schedules, staking rewards, and burn mechanics do not apply. No vesting schedule, fundraising rounds, or airdrop campaigns exist either — Caterpillar Inc. raises capital through public equity and debt markets documented in its SEC filings (CIK 0000018230).

What does Caterpillar Inc. do as a company?

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's largest construction-equipment manufacturer, and the company also produces diesel and gas engines and industrial gas turbines. Caterpillar was founded in 1925 through the merger of the Holt Manufacturing Company and the C.L. Best Tractor Company. Full-year 2024 sales and revenues totaled approximately $64.8 billion, down from $67.1 billion in 2023. Headquarters sit in Irving, Texas — a relocation from Deerfield, Illinois announced June 14, 2022.