Glossary / Market capitalization

Market capitalization

Market cap is a coin's price multiplied by the number of coins in circulation. It is the usual way to compare the size of crypto assets.

Why it matters

A low price does not mean a coin is cheap: a coin with a huge supply can be worth billions at a fraction of a cent.

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Related terms

Fully diluted valuation (FDV)FDV is the price multiplied by the maximum supply that will ever exist, including coins noโ€ฆCirculating supplyCirculating supply is the number of coins that are actually tradable right now, excluding โ€ฆLiquidityLiquidity is how easily you can buy or sell without moving the price much.โ€ฆ

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