Market Cap
Yaser Rahmati | یاسر رحمتی
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Yaser Rahmati | یاسر رحمتی
Last updated
Market capitalization (market cap) is a key metric used to measure the value of a cryptocurrency. It gives an overall indication of the market's perception of a particular cryptocurrency's value. The market cap of a cryptocurrency can be calculated with the following formula:
Let’s break down this formula and the concept step by step:
The current price is the latest price at which the cryptocurrency is being traded. This price can fluctuate frequently due to market demand and supply dynamics.
The circulating supply is the number of coins or tokens that are currently available and circulating in the market. This excludes coins that are locked, reserved, or not yet mined.
Let’s put it all together with a hypothetical example:
Suppose the current price of one Bitcoin (BTC) is $30,000.
The circulating supply of Bitcoin is approximately 19 million BTC.
Using the market cap formula:
Measure of Value: Market cap is a quick and easy way to understand the relative size of a cryptocurrency. It helps investors compare the total value of one cryptocurrency with another.
Investment Decisions: It can influence investment decisions. For example, a cryptocurrency with a high market cap is generally considered more stable and less prone to market manipulation compared to one with a lower market cap.
Large Cap: Cryptocurrencies with a market cap of more than $10 billion are considered large-cap cryptocurrencies. Examples include Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Mid Cap: Cryptocurrencies with a market cap between $1 billion and $10 billion.
Small Cap: Cryptocurrencies with a market cap of less than $1 billion are considered small-cap and are generally riskier.
