Cryptocurrency market capitalization and dominance metrics are essential tools for investors and traders. These indices, calculated by TradingView under the CRYPTOCAP: prefix, provide comprehensive insights into the crypto market's structure and trends.
Understanding Cryptocurrency Market Cap Metrics
Individual Token Market Capitalization
Search for specific coins using the format CRYPTOCAP:COIN (replace "COIN" with the cryptocurrency symbol, e.g., BTC). The calculation formula is:
Market Cap = Latest Price × Circulating SupplyThe system tracks:
- Top 50 coins (excluding DeFi category)
- Top 50 DeFi tokens separately
Aggregate Market Cap Indices
Core Indices:
- TOTAL: Combined market cap of top 125 cryptocurrencies
- TOTALDEFI: Combined market cap of top 125 DeFi tokens
Derived Indices:
| Index Symbol | Description |
|---|---|
| TOTAL2 | Top 125 excluding Bitcoin |
| TOTAL3 | Top 125 excluding BTC & ETH |
| OTHERS | Top 125 excluding major coins |
| TOTALES | Top 125 excluding stablecoins |
| TOTAL2ES | Top 125 excluding BTC & stablecoins |
| TOTAL3ES | Top 125 excluding BTC, ETH & stablecoins |
| TOTALE50 | Rank 51-125 cryptocurrencies |
| TOTALE100 | Rank 101-125 cryptocurrencies |
Category-Based Market Caps
These indices track specific cryptocurrency segments (capped at 100 tokens per category):
Ecosystem-Based:
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- SOLANA.C (Solana ecosystem)
- POLKADOT.C (Polkadot ecosystem)
- BNBCHAIN.C (BNB Chain ecosystem)
- ETHEREUM.C (Ethereum ecosystem)
Stablecoins:
- STABLE.C (All stablecoins)
- FIATSTABLE.C (Fiat-backed stablecoins)
Technology Categories:
- LAYER1.C (Layer 1 protocols)
- DEPIN.C (DePIN networks)
- SMARTCONTRACTS.C (Smart contract platforms)
Consensus Algorithms:
- POW.C (Proof-of-Work coins)
- POS.C (Proof-of-Stake coins)
Special Categories:
- MEME.C (Meme tokens)
- AI.C (AI-related tokens)
- RWA.C (Real World Assets)
- MADEINUSA.C (US-based projects)
Dominance and Ratio Metrics
Dominance Calculation
Append .D to any CRYPTOCAP symbol to calculate its market dominance percentage:
Dominance = (Token Market Cap / TOTAL Market Cap) × 100%Example: BTC.D shows Bitcoin's market dominance
Key Ratio Indicators:
- DEFIETH: DeFi market cap vs. Ethereum's cap
- TOTAL3ESBTC: Altcoins (ex-BTC/ETH/stablecoins) vs. Bitcoin
- OTHERSBTC: Smaller altcoins vs. Bitcoin dominance
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find real-time crypto market cap data?
All CRYPTOCAP indices are available on TradingView charts and their dedicated cryptocurrency markets pages.
How often is market cap data updated?
These metrics update continuously based on real-time price data and circulating supply information.
Why are some coins excluded from TOTAL?
The TOTAL index focuses on the most established projects (top 125), while specialized indices cover niche segments like DeFi or specific ecosystems.
How reliable are dominance metrics?
Dominance percentages provide valuable market structure insights but should be considered alongside other fundamental and technical indicators.
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Can I track small-cap cryptocurrencies?
Yes, indices like TOTALE100 specifically track smaller-cap projects (rank 101-125) for specialized analysis.