Market Cap Categories
View All MetricsCryptocurrencies & Tokens
Market cap = Current price × Circulating supply. Measures the total value of crypto assets like BTC, ETH, and SOL.
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Solana (SOL)
Blockchain Protocols & Platforms
Market cap reflects the valuation of Layer 1 or Layer 2 networks like Ethereum, Solana, or Arbitrum, based on their native tokens.
- Ethereum
- Solana
- Arbitrum
DeFi Projects
Measured by the market cap of governance or utility tokens (e.g., AAVE, UNI, MKR). TVL (Total Value Locked) is also a key metric.
- AAVE
- Uniswap (UNI)
- Maker (MKR)
NFT & Metaverse Tokens
Projects like Decentraland (MANA), Sandbox (SAND), or Axie Infinity (AXS) have token market caps representing ecosystem value.
- Decentraland (MANA)
- The Sandbox (SAND)
- Axie Infinity (AXS)
Blockchain Companies
Publicly traded companies working in blockchain (e.g., Coinbase, Block, MicroStrategy) have equity market caps listed on stock exchanges.
- Coinbase (COIN)
- Block (SQ)
- MicroStrategy (MSTR)
Tokenized Real-World Assets
These may include tokenized commodities, real estate, or funds. Market cap reflects the value of the underlying asset pool being tokenized.
- Tokenized Gold
- Real Estate Tokens
- Private Equity Funds
Comparison Tools & Indices
Platforms like CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, or Messari rank blockchain projects by market cap and create sector indices.
- CoinMarketCap
- CoinGecko
- Messari
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