Market cap is a fairer way to compare projects than price alone, because a low unit price paired with a huge supply can still add up to an enormous asset. It is why a "cheap" coin is not automatically a bargain.
Treat any single market-cap figure as an estimate; it shifts with both price and how circulating supply is counted.
How to Evaluate a Crypto Project
Key takeaways
- Market cap is price times circulating supply, a measure of total size.
- It compares projects more fairly than unit price alone.
- It reflects size, not quality, and can mislead when supply is uncertain.
Market Capitalisation — preguntas frecuentes
Is a low unit price a bargain?
Not necessarily. A coin can be "cheap" per unit yet have a huge total value because of a massive supply.
What is fully diluted valuation?
It estimates market cap as if every token that will ever exist were already in circulation, which can be far higher.
This definition is educational and not financial advice. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.
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