It is estimated that the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies increased in early 2023 after the downfall in November 2022 due to FTX. That value declined in the summer of 2023, however, as international uncertainty grew over a potential recession. Bitcoin's market cap comprised the majority of the overall market capitalization. What is market cap? Market capitalization is a financial measure typically used for publicly traded firms, computed by multiplying the share price by the number of outstanding shares. However, cryptocurrency analysts calculate it as the price of the virtual currencies times the number of coins in the market. This gives cryptocurrency investors an idea of the overall market size, and watching the evolution of the measure tells how much money is flowing in or out of each cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency as an investment The price of Bitcoin has been erratic, and most other cryptocurrencies follow its larger price swings. This volatility attracts investors who hope to buy when the price is low and sell at its peak, turning a profit. However, this does little for price stability. As such, few firms accept payment in cryptocurrencies. As of June 25, 2025, the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies reached a value of ******.
A league table of the 120 cryptocurrencies with the highest market cap reveals how diverse each crypto is and potentially how much risk is involved when investing in one. Bitcoin (BTC), for instance, had a so-called "high cap" - a market cap worth more than ** billion U.S. dollars - indicating this crypto project has a certain track record or, at the very least, is considered a major player in the cryptocurrency space. This is different in Decentralize Finance (DeFi), where Bitcoin is only a relatively new player. A concentrated market The number of existing cryptocurrencies is several thousands, even if most have a limited significance. Indeed, Bitcoin and Ethereum account for nearly ** percent of the entire crypto market capitalization. As crypto is relatively easy to create, the range of projects varies significantly - from improving payments to solving real-world issues, but also meme coins and more speculative investments. Crypto is not considered a payment method While often talked about as an investment vehicle, cryptocurrencies have not yet established a clear use case in day-to-day life. Central bankers found that usefulness of crypto in domestic payments or remittances to be negligible. A forecast for the world's main online payment methods took a similar stance: It predicts that cryptocurrency would only take up *** percent of total transaction value by 2027.
Bitcoin's role within the overall cryptocurrency market picked up in 2024, whilst Ethereum lost terrain to currencies like Solana. This according to a metric that compares a coin's market cap relative to the overall crypto market called "dominance". This ratio shows how strong, for example, Bitcoin is compared to all the other cryptocurrencies. A comparison between Bitcoin and multiple other coins reveals that the shape of the crypto market has changed dramatically over time. Bitcoin typically has a dominance of over ** percent, so the interest for analysts lies more in whether Bitcoin's market share has gone up or down when compared to altcoins.
By 2025, the Bitcoin market cap had grown to over ***** billion USD as the cryptocurrency kept growing. Market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the total number of Bitcoins in circulation by the Bitcoin price. The Bitcoin market capitalization increased from approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2013 to several times this amount since its surge in popularity. Dominance The Bitcoin market cap takes up a significant portion of the overall cryptocurrency market cap. This is referred to as "dominance". Within the crypto world, this so-called "dominance" ratio is one of the oldest and most investigated metrics available. It measures the coin's market cap relative to the overall crypto market — effectively showing how strong Bitcoin compared to all the other cryptocurrencies that are not BTC, called "altcoins". The Bitcoin dominance was above ** percent. Maximum supply and scarcity Bitcoin is unusual from other cryptocurrencies in that its maximum supply is getting closer. By 2025, well over ** million out of all 21 million possible Bitcoin had been created. Bitcoin's supply is expected to reach its maximum around the year 2140, likely making mining more energy-intensive.
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The dataset used in this research is a historical record of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin’s daily trading activity, containing essential financial metrics for each date. This sample includes the following columns: Date: The specific day of each recorded entry, showing a continuous timeline. Open: The price of currencies at the start of the trading day. High: The highest price of currencies reached during the day. Low: The lowest price of currencies traded throughout the day. Close: The closing price of the currencies at the end of the trading day. Volume: The total trading volume, indicating the number of currencies traded that day in units. Market Cap: The total market capitalization of currencies, calculated as the total supply multiplied by the closing price.
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Things like Block chain, Bitcoin, Bitcoin cash, Ethereum, Ripple etc are constantly coming in the news articles I read. So I wanted to understand more about it and this post helped me get started. Once the basics are done, the data scientist inside me started raising questions like:
How many cryptocurrencies are there and what are their prices and valuations? Why is there a sudden surge in the interest in recent days? So what next? Now that we have the price data, I wanted to dig a little more about the factors affecting the price of coins. I started of with Bitcoin and there are quite a few parameters which affect the price of Bitcoin. Thanks to Blockchain Info, I was able to get quite a few parameters on once in two day basis.
This will help understand the other factors related to Bitcoin price and also help one make future predictions in a better way than just using the historical price.
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The dataset has one csv file for each currency. Price history is available on a daily basis from April 28, 2013. This dataset has the historical price information of some of the top crypto currencies by market capitalization.
Date : date of observation (1st jan 2014 to 1st jan 2022) Open : Opening price on the given day High : Highest price on the given day Low : Lowest price on the given day Close : Closing price on the given day Volume : Volume of transactions on the given day Market cap-The Capital of this coin
Cryptocurrency Market Size 2025-2029
The cryptocurrency market size is forecast to increase by USD 39.75 billion, at a CAGR of 16.7% between 2024 and 2029.
The Cryptocurrency Market is segmented by distribution channel (Sales Personnel, Insurance Agencies), type (Life, Non-life), mode (Offline, Online), end-user (Corporate, Individual), and geography (North America: US, Canada; Europe: France, Germany, UK; APAC: Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea; Rest of World). This segmentation reflects the market's diversity, driven by increasing adoption of Online modes for Individual end-users, particularly in APAC regions like India and South Korea, growing demand for Non-life cryptocurrency products through Insurance Agencies, and Corporate engagement via Sales Personnel in North America and Europe, catering to varied financial and investment needs across global markets.
The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing investment in digital assets and the acceptance of cryptocurrency by retailers. This trend signifies a shift in the financial landscape, as more individuals and businesses recognize the potential benefits of decentralized currencies. However, the market's volatility poses a considerable challenge. The unpredictable value fluctuations can create uncertainty for investors and businesses alike, necessitating careful strategic planning and risk management. Companies seeking to capitalize on this market's opportunities must stay informed of the latest trends and be prepared to navigate the inherent risks. E-commerce, luxury goods, insurance, and even cryptocurrency debit cards are increasingly accepting digital currencies as payment methods.
Adopting innovative technologies, such as blockchain and smart contracts, can help mitigate risks and provide a competitive edge. Additionally, collaborations and partnerships with established financial institutions and retailers can further solidify a company's position in the market. Overall, the market presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring strategic agility and a forward-thinking approach.
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The market continues to evolve, with dynamic interplays between decentralized storage solutions, hardware wallets, and crypto wallets shaping the landscape. Merchant adoption is on the rise, driving up market capitalization and pushing the boundaries of cryptocurrency security. Proof-of-work (POW) and hashing algorithms underpin the foundations of this decentralized economy, while cryptocurrency derivatives and decentralized finance (DeFi) offer new avenues for portfolio diversification. Open-source software fuels the innovation, with smart contracts paving the way for automated transactions. Cryptocurrency trading is a constant activity, with options contracts, futures contracts, and other instruments adding complexity. The integration of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and yield farming further expands the market's reach.
Cryptocurrency's applications extend beyond digital assets, touching upon privacy-enhancing technologies, philanthropy, community development, and more. The integration of decentralized governance, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized identity adds layers of complexity and potential. Risk management is a critical component, with cryptocurrency education and security audits essential for investors. The emergence of privacy coins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized applications (dApps) adds to the market's diversity. The market is a dynamic, ever-evolving ecosystem, shaped by ongoing activities and emerging patterns. Quantum computing and regulatory developments pose new challenges, while the integration of cryptocurrency payments, cold storage, and trading volume continues to drive growth.
The future of this decentralized economy is bright, with continuous innovation and adaptation shaping its trajectory.
How is this Cryptocurrency Industry segmented?
The cryptocurrency industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.
Type
Bitcoin
Ethereum
Others
Ripple
Bitcoin Cash
Cardano
Component
Hardware
Software
Process
Mining
Transaction
Mining
Transaction
End-Use
Trading
E-commerce and Retail
Peer-to-Peer Payment
Remittance
Trading
E-commerce and Retail
Peer-to-Peer Payment
Remittance
Geography
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
The Netherlands
UK
APAC
China
Japan
South America
Brazil
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Since the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, hundreds of similar projects based on the blockchain technology have emerged. We call these cryptocurrencies (also coins or cryptos in the Internet slang). Some are extremely valuable nowadays, and others may have the potential to become extremely valuable in the future1. In fact, on the 6th of December of 2017, Bitcoin has a market capitalization above $200 billion.
The cryptocurrency market is exceptionally volatile2 and any money you put in might disappear into thin air. Cryptocurrencies mentioned here might be scams similar to Ponzi Schemes or have many other issues (overvaluation, technical, etc.). Please do not mistake this for investment advice. *
2 Update on March 2020: Well, it turned out to be volatile indeed :D
That said, let's get to business. We will start with a CSV we conveniently downloaded on the 6th of December of 2017 using the coinmarketcap API (NOTE: The public API went private in 2020 and is no longer available) named datasets/coinmarketcap_06122017.csv.
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The cryptocurrency market size is predicted to reach $3.33 billion in 2024 to $11.07 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 11.54% from 2024 to 2035
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The Cryptocurrency Market Report Segments the Industry by Transaction Purpose (Payments & Remittances, Trading and Investment Transfers, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Protocol Flows, and More), by User Type (Retail and Institutional), by Cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, Ripple, and More), and by Geography (North America, South America, Europe, and More). The Crypto Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).
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The Cryptocurrency Prices dataset includes prices and market capitalization data for popular cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple. The data covers daily prices and market capitalization from the inception of each cryptocurrency up to the present day.
The dataset is well-suited for exploratory data analysis, time series analysis, and predictive modeling tasks related to cryptocurrencies. It can be used to examine historical price trends, correlations between different cryptocurrencies, and the overall market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market. Additionally, the data can be used to build models that predict future prices or market capitalization> of specific cryptocurrencies.
Each row of the dataset represents a single day of trading for a particular cryptocurrency. The columns of the dataset include the following:
The dataset includes data for multiple cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and many others. Each cryptocurrency has its own set of data columns in the dataset.
This dataset can be helpful for data analysts, data scientists, traders, investors, and anyone interested in exploring the cryptocurrency market. It is intended to facilitate research and analysis of the market and the underlying factors affecting various cryptocurrency prices and market capitalization.
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This dataset is about cryptos. It has 25 rows. It features 3 columns: crypto symbol, and market cap. It is 100% filled with non-null values.
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Cryptocurrency historical datasets from January 2012 (if available) to October 2021 were obtained and integrated from various sources and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) including Yahoo Finance, Cryptodownload, CoinMarketCap, various Kaggle datasets, and multiple APIs. While these datasets used various formats of time (e.g., minutes, hours, days), in order to integrate the datasets days format was used for in this research study. The integrated cryptocurrency historical datasets for 80 cryptocurrencies including but not limited to Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), Tether (USDT), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), USD Coin (USDC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Tron (TRX), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), EOS (EOS), Cosmos (ATOM), Stellar (XLM), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Uniswap (UNI), Terra (LUNA), SHIBA INU (SHIB), and 60 more cryptocurrencies were uploaded in this online Mendeley data repository. Although the primary attribute of including the mentioned cryptocurrencies was the Market Capitalization, a subject matter expert i.e., a professional trader has also guided the initial selection of the cryptocurrencies by analyzing various indicators such as Relative Strength Index (RSI), Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD), MYC Signals, Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci Retracement, Stochastic Oscillator and Ichimoku Cloud. The primary features of this dataset that were used as the decision-making criteria of the CLUS-MCDA II approach are Timestamps, Open, High, Low, Closed, Volume (Currency), % Change (7 days and 24 hours), Market Cap and Weighted Price values. The available excel and CSV files in this data set are just part of the integrated data and other databases, datasets and API References that was used in this study are as follows: [1] https://finance.yahoo.com/ [2] https://coinmarketcap.com/historical/ [3] https://cryptodatadownload.com/ [4] https://kaggle.com/philmohun/cryptocurrency-financial-data [5] https://kaggle.com/deepshah16/meme-cryptocurrency-historical-data [6] https://kaggle.com/sudalairajkumar/cryptocurrencypricehistory [7] https://min-api.cryptocompare.com/data/price?fsym=BTC&tsyms=USD [8] https://min-api.cryptocompare.com/ [9] https://p.nomics.com/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-api [10] https://www.coinapi.io/ [11] https://www.coingecko.com/en/api [12] https://cryptowat.ch/ [13] https://www.alphavantage.co/ This dataset is part of the CLUS-MCDA (Cluster analysis for improving Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis) and CLUS-MCDAII Project: https://aimaghsoodi.github.io/CLUSMCDA-R-Package/ https://github.com/Aimaghsoodi/CLUS-MCDA-II https://github.com/azadkavian/CLUS-MCDA
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The cryptocurrency market surpassed the barrier of $100 billion market capitalization in June 2017, after months of steady growth. Despite its increasing relevance in the financial world, a comprehensive analysis of the whole system is still lacking, as most studies have focused exclusively on the behaviour of one (Bitcoin) or few cryptocurrencies. Here, we consider the history of the entire market and analyse the behaviour of 1469 cryptocurrencies introduced between April 2013 and May 2017. We reveal that, while new cryptocurrencies appear and disappear continuously and their market capitalization is increasing (super-)exponentially, several statistical properties of the market have been stable for years. These include the number of active cryptocurrencies, market share distribution and the turnover of cryptocurrencies. Adopting an ecological perspective, we show that the so-called neutral model of evolution is able to reproduce a number of key empirical observations, despite its simplicity and the assumption of no selective advantage of one cryptocurrency over another. Our results shed light on the properties of the cryptocurrency market and establish a first formal link between ecological modelling and the study of this growing system. We anticipate they will spark further research in this direction.
Decentralized finance or DeFi became less important within the overall crypto market, after its market share declined in 2022. This decline continued over the course of that year, when the DeFi TLV - total value locked, essentially the market size - decreased more and more. What exactly is DeFi, however? Whilst there is no general consensus what this market entails exactly, it generally refers to financial applications built atop Ethereum (ETH) especially. Applications can consist of decentralized exchanges or DEXs, such as Uniswap or PancakeSwap, or crypto protocols regarding lending and borrowing, such as Aave. These applications, on their turn, are powered by their own cryptocurrencies: The Uniswap DEX uses the Uniswap token (UNI) for governance. Nevertheless, the price development of ETH was heavily influenced by the growing popularity of DeFi.
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This dataset, titled "Cryptocurrency Market Sentiment & Prediction," is a synthetic collection of real-time crypto market data designed for advanced analysis and predictive modeling. It captures a comprehensive range of features including price movements, social sentiment, news impact, and trading patterns for 10 major cryptocurrencies. Tailored for data scientists and analysts, this dataset is ideal for exploring market volatility, sentiment analysis, and price prediction, particularly in the context of significant events like the Bitcoin halving in 2024 and increasing institutional adoption.
Key Features Overview: - Price Movements: Tracks current prices and 24-hour price change percentages to reflect market dynamics. - Social Sentiment: Measures sentiment scores from social media platforms, ranging from -1 (negative) to 1 (positive), to gauge public perception. - News Sentiment and Impact: Evaluates sentiment from news sources and quantifies their potential impact on market behavior. - Trading Patterns: Includes data on 24-hour trading volumes and market capitalization, crucial for understanding market activity. - Technical Indicators: Features metrics like the Relative Strength Index (RSI), volatility index, and fear/greed index for in-depth technical analysis. - Prediction Confidence: Provides a confidence score for predictive models, aiding in assessing forecast reliability.
Purpose and Applications: - Perfect for machine learning tasks such as price prediction, sentiment-price correlation studies, and volatility classification. - Supports time series analysis for forecasting price movements and identifying volatility clusters. - Valuable for research into the influence of social media and news on cryptocurrency markets, especially during high-impact events.
Dataset Scope: - Covers a simulated 30-day period, offering a snapshot of market behavior under varying conditions. - Focuses on major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, and others, ensuring relevance to current market trends.
Dataset Structure Table:
Column Name | Description | Data Type | Range/Value Example |
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timestamp | Date and time of data record | datetime | Last 30 days (e.g., 2025-06-04 20:36:49) |
cryptocurrency | Name of the cryptocurrency | string | 10 major cryptos (e.g., Bitcoin) |
current_price_usd | Current trading price in USD | float | Market-realistic (e.g., 47418.4096) |
price_change_24h_percent | 24-hour price change percentage | float | -25% to +27% (e.g., 1.05) |
trading_volume_24h | 24-hour trading volume | float | Variable (e.g., 1800434.38) |
market_cap_usd | Market capitalization in USD | float | Calculated (e.g., 343755257516049.1) |
social_sentiment_score | Sentiment score from social media | float | -1 to 1 (e.g., -0.728) |
news_sentiment_score | Sentiment score from news sources | float | -1 to 1 (e.g., -0.274) |
news_impact_score | Quantified impact of news on market | float | 0 to 10 (e.g., 2.73) |
social_mentions_count | Number of mentions on social media | integer | Variable (e.g., 707) |
fear_greed_index | Market fear and greed index | float | 0 to 100 (e.g., 35.3) |
volatility_index | Price volatility index | float | 0 to 100 (e.g., 36.0) |
rsi_technical_indicator | Relative Strength Index | float | 0 to 100 (e.g., 58.3) |
prediction_confidence | Confidence level of predictive models | float | 0 to 100 (e.g., 88.7) |
Dataset Statistics Table:
Statistic | Value |
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Total Rows | 2,063 |
Total Columns | 14 |
Cryptocurrencies | 10 major tokens |
Time Range | Last 30 days |
File Format | CSV |
Data Quality | Realistic correlations between features |
This dataset is a powerful resource for machine learning projects, sentiment analysis, and crypto market research, providing a robust foundation for AI/ML model development and testing.
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This horizontal bar chart displays market cap ($) by max supply using the aggregation sum. The data is about cryptos.
This dataset contains historical prices as tracked by www.coinmarketcap.com for the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization as of September 22, 2017, and is current to that date.
Each CSV file is named by its cryptocurrency as named on www.coinmarketcap.com, with the sole exception of "I-O Coin" in place of I/O Coin for ease of importing.
Also accompanying the zip of the top 100 CSVs is a CSV named "Top 100.csv", which is a list of the top 100, ordered 1 to 100 with Bitcoin at the beginning and GridCoin at the end. The second row of this CSV is the Market Cap as of September 22, 2017.
Row descriptions - Date, string, e.g. "Sep 22, 2017" - Open, float (2 decimal places), e.g. 1234.00 - High, float (2 decimal places), e.g. 1234.00 - Low, float (2 decimal places), e.g. 1234.00 - Close, float (2 decimal places), e.g. 1234.00 - Volume [traded in 24 hours], string, e.g. "1,234,567,890" - Market Cap [Market capitalization], string, e.g. "1,234,567,890"
This is my first dataset and I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Thanks and enjoy!
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The global cryptocurrency market is projected to ascend to US$ 13 billion by the end of 2034, up from US$ 3.8 billion in 2024. Worldwide revenue has been calculated to increase at a high-value CAGR of 13% from 2024 to 2034.
Report Attribute | Detail |
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Cryptocurrency Market Size (2024E) | US$ 3.8 Billion |
Projected Market Value (2034F) | US$ 13 Billion |
Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 13% CAGR |
China Market Value (2034F) | US$ 1.4 Billion |
Canada Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 13.5% CAGR |
North America Market Share (2024E) | 23.9% |
East Asia Market Value (2034F) | US$ 3 Billion |
Key Companies Profiled | Intel Corporation; Microsoft Corporation; NVIDIA Corporation; BitFury Group Limited; Alphapoint Corporation; Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Xilinx Inc.; Bingo; Ripple; BTL Group Ltd. |
Country-wise Insights
Attribute | United States |
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Market Value (2024E) | US$ 400 Million |
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 13.5% CAGR |
Projected Value (2034F) | US$ 1.4 Billion |
Attribute | China |
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Market Value (2024E) | US$ 400 Million |
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 13% CAGR |
Projected Value (2034F) | US$ 1.4 Billion |
Category-wise Insights
Attribute | Hardware |
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Segment Value (2024E) | US$ 2.9 Billion |
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 13.7% CAGR |
Projected Value (2034F) | US$ 10.4 Billion |
Attribute | Bitcoin |
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Segment Value (2024E) | US$ 2.4 Billion |
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 12.2% CAGR |
Projected Value (2034F) | US$ 7.5 Billion |
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The following dataset contains the attributes: Date: Specific date to be observed for the corresponding price. Open: The opening price for the day High: The maximum price it has touched for the day Low: The minimum price it has touched for the day Close: The closing price for the day percent_change_24h: Percentage change for the last 24hours Volume: Volume of Bitcoin traded at the date Market Cap: Market Value of traded Bitcoin
It is estimated that the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies increased in early 2023 after the downfall in November 2022 due to FTX. That value declined in the summer of 2023, however, as international uncertainty grew over a potential recession. Bitcoin's market cap comprised the majority of the overall market capitalization. What is market cap? Market capitalization is a financial measure typically used for publicly traded firms, computed by multiplying the share price by the number of outstanding shares. However, cryptocurrency analysts calculate it as the price of the virtual currencies times the number of coins in the market. This gives cryptocurrency investors an idea of the overall market size, and watching the evolution of the measure tells how much money is flowing in or out of each cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency as an investment The price of Bitcoin has been erratic, and most other cryptocurrencies follow its larger price swings. This volatility attracts investors who hope to buy when the price is low and sell at its peak, turning a profit. However, this does little for price stability. As such, few firms accept payment in cryptocurrencies. As of June 25, 2025, the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies reached a value of ******.