Market Capitalization (Market Cap)

Market cap is the total value of a cryptocurrency. Learn how it's calculated and used to rank digital assets.

Definition

Market cap is the total value of a cryptocurrency. Learn how it's calculated and used to rank digital assets.

Why It Matters

Understanding Market Cap helps you read crypto market data more accurately and make better-informed decisions when comparing coins, projects, and on-chain activity.

Where You'll See It

Market Cap appears throughout cryptocurrency analytics on Crypto Market Watch — including coin profiles, rankings, and other glossary entries. Continue with related glossary terms or read the longer-form learn articles for deeper context.