Technical Definition

Market Cap

Market capitalization is the total value of a cryptocurrency (price × supply).

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SupplyCirculating Supply

Key Insight

It indicates size and stability of a project.

Common Misconceptions

Ignoring supply inflation

Detailed Explanation

How It Works

  • Price × circulating supply

FAQs

Q: Is higher market cap safer?
Generally yes.

In Practice

BTC market cap > $1 trillion

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