Market Cap

The total value of a cryptocurrency calculated by price times circulating supply.

Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying the current price per token by the circulating supply. It's one of the most commonly used metrics for ranking and comparing cryptocurrencies.

Formula

Market Cap = Current Price × Circulating Supply

Categories

Large Cap (>$10B): Established projects like Bitcoin, Ethereum — lower risk, lower potential returns.

Mid Cap ($1B-$10B): Growing projects with solid fundamentals — moderate risk/reward.

Small Cap ($100M-$1B): Emerging projects — higher risk, higher potential returns.

Micro Cap (<$100M): Very early stage projects — highest risk and volatility.

Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV)

FDV considers the maximum token supply instead of circulating supply: FDV = Current Price × Maximum Supply. This metric is important for understanding a token's potential future inflation and how much selling pressure may come from token unlocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is market cap in crypto?

Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a cryptocurrency, calculated as Current Price × Circulating Supply. It's the primary metric for ranking and comparing the relative size of different cryptocurrencies.

What is fully diluted valuation (FDV)?

FDV is Current Price × Maximum Supply, showing the theoretical market cap if all tokens were in circulation. A large gap between market cap and FDV signals significant future dilution from token unlocks.

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