Glossary
Market Cap Meaning: What Does Market Cap Mean in Crypto?
Definition
Total value of a cryptocurrencies circulating supply
Crypto market cap hit $3T in 2025; its a popularity gauge but ignores velocity—Bitcoins dominance fluctuates with altseason cycles. Market Cap Categories: Large Cap: >$10 billion (BTC, ETH, BNB). Mid Cap: $1-10 billion (LINK, MATIC, ATOM). Small Cap: $100M-1B (emerging projects). Micro Cap: <$100M (high risk/reward). Historical Peaks: 2017: $830B → 2021: $3T → 2025: $3.2T.