Reading Market Data
How to interpret market cap, trading volume, price charts, BTC dominance, and on-chain metrics.
Reading Crypto Market Data
Market Capitalisation
Market cap = current price × circulating supply. It measures the relative size of a crypto asset, not its intrinsic value or future price.
Trading Volume
24-hour trading volume indicates how much of an asset has been bought and sold. High volume confirms price moves; low volume makes trends less reliable.
BTC Dominance
Bitcoin's market cap as a percentage of total crypto market cap. Rising dominance often coincides with capital flowing from altcoins into Bitcoin.
Candlestick Charts
Each candle shows the open, high, low, and close price over a time period. Green candles indicate the price closed higher than it opened; red candles indicate the opposite.
⚠ Disclaimer: This guide is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile. Always conduct your own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.