Compare cryptocurrencies and stocks by market capitalization. Calculate potential prices based on target market cap scenarios and project future valuations.
Total number of coins/tokens in circulation
Current price per coin/token in USD
Target market capitalization to reach
Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of all coins or tokens in circulation. It's calculated by multiplying the current price by the circulating supply. Market cap helps you compare the relative size of different cryptocurrencies or assets.
Market Cap = Circulating Supply × Current Price
Example: If a cryptocurrency has 1 million coins in circulation and each costs $10, the market cap is $10 million (1,000,000 × $10).
Price alone is misleading. A $0.01 coin isn't necessarily cheaper than a $50,000 coin. Market cap reveals the true size and valuation. It helps you assess whether growth targets are realistic by comparing to established assets.
Large-cap: >$10B (Bitcoin, Ethereum) - Established, lower risk
Mid-cap: $1-10B - Growing projects with moderate risk
Small-cap: $100M-$1B - High growth potential, higher risk
Micro-cap: <$100M - Very high risk and volatility
Circulating Supply: Coins currently available and tradable in the market. Use this for market cap calculations.
Total Supply: All coins that will ever exist. Future unlocks can dilute price.
FDV = Total Supply × Current Price. This shows potential market cap if all tokens were in circulation. Large gaps between market cap and FDV indicate significant future dilution risk.
Enter the total number of coins or tokens currently in circulation. Find this on CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, or the project's website. Use circulating supply, not total or max supply.
Enter the current price per coin/token in USD. You can find real-time prices on exchanges or tracking sites. This is your starting baseline for projections.
Enter your target market capitalization in USD. Compare to existing assets: Bitcoin ~$975B, Ethereum ~$300B, Gold ~$12T. Be realistic about what's achievable.
You'll see: Projected Price (what the price would be at target market cap),Price Change % (percentage increase/decrease needed),Current Market Cap, and Growth Multiplier (how many times the price must multiply).
Try different scenarios: "What if this reaches Ethereum's market cap?" or "What if it doubles?" or "What's the downside if it crashes 50%?" This helps you model upside potential and downside risk.
Always compare targets to real assets. If you're projecting a DeFi token to reach $500B, that's larger than Ethereum - is that realistic? Context is crucial for meaningful projections.
Cryptocurrency with 10 million circulating supply at $100 current price, targeting $5 billion market cap:
Result: Projected price $500 (5x increase, 400% gain)
Market Cap = Circulating Supply × Current Price
Example: 10,000,000 × $50 = $500,000,000
Price = Target Market Cap ÷ Circulating Supply
Example: $1,000,000,000 ÷ 10,000,000 = $100
Change = Projected Price - Current Price
Example: $100 - $50 = +$50
% = (Price Change ÷ Current Price) × 100
Example: ($50 ÷ $50) × 100 = 100%
Multiplier = Projected Price ÷ Current Price
Example: $100 ÷ $50 = 2x (double)
Required = Target Market Cap
Simply your target - used for comparisons
Supply: 100,000,000 | Current Price: $2 | Target Market Cap: $1,000,000,000
• Current Market Cap: 100M × $2 = $200M
• Projected Price: $1B ÷ 100M = $10
• Price Change: $10 - $2 = +$8
• Price Change %: ($8 ÷ $2) × 100 = +400%
• Growth Multiplier: $10 ÷ $2 = 5x
Interpretation: Reaching $1B market cap requires a 5x price increase (400% gain) from $2 to $10.
Use these benchmarks to assess whether your target market cap is realistic:
Market Cap: ~$975 Billion
The original cryptocurrency. Digital gold. Largest crypto by far.
Market Cap: ~$300 Billion
Leading smart contract platform. Powers DeFi and NFTs.
Market Cap: $10-100 Billion
BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA - Established alternatives with proven use cases.
Market Cap: $1-10 Billion
Promising projects with growing adoption. Moderate risk/reward.
Market Cap: ~$12 Trillion
The ultimate store of value. Bitcoin's aspirational target.
Market Cap: ~$3 Trillion
World's most valuable company. Tech giant benchmark.
Market Cap: $500B-$2T
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Facebook - Tech elite.
Market Cap: $10-500 Billion
Established corporations. Context for mid-cap crypto targets.
If you're projecting a crypto to reach $500B market cap, that would make it larger than Ethereum and comparable to Tesla or Meta. Is that realistic given the project's fundamentals, team, technology, and competitive position? Always ground your projections in real-world comparisons. A small DeFi protocol reaching Apple's $3T market cap is essentially impossible. Be realistic to make better investment decisions.
Requires perfect storm: revolutionary technology, mass adoption, favorable regulations, and bull market conditions. Takes years. Only a tiny fraction of projects achieve this. High risk, but potentially life-changing returns.
Achievable for quality projects during bull markets with strong fundamentals. Requires 2-5 years and multiple positive catalysts. Research extensively and be prepared for volatility. Only 10-20% of projects reach this level.
Realistic target for solid mid-cap projects with growing adoption. Common during bull markets. 1-3 year timeline. Balance of risk and reward. Focus on projects with proven product-market fit and active development.
Achievable for most quality projects in favorable conditions. 6-18 month timeline. Good risk/reward for conservative investors. Prioritize established projects with strong communities and clear roadmaps.
Very achievable for established assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum. 3-12 months. Lower risk, lower reward. Suitable for risk-averse investors or market timing strategies. Consider opportunity cost vs. other investments.
Use for risk assessment and stop-loss planning. Market corrections (20-50% drops) are normal in crypto. Severe declines (>50%) indicate major problems or bear markets. Always model downside before investing.
New tokens entering circulation dilute price. A project unlocking 50% more supply needs 50% more capital just to maintain current price. Always check token unlock schedules and vesting periods.
Reaching a market cap requires actual buying volume. A $10B target needs billions in investment. Low-liquidity assets can't absorb this capital without massive price volatility.
Crypto is winner-take-most. If Ethereum dominates smart contracts at $300B, can a competitor reach $500B? Competitive moats, network effects, and first-mover advantages matter significantly.
Crypto moves in 4-year cycles (halving-driven). Bull markets enable 10-100x growth. Bear markets cause 80-90% crashes. Timing matters enormously. Don't project bull market growth in bear conditions.
Government regulations can instantly destroy value. SEC actions, country bans, or unfavorable legislation can prevent projects from reaching growth targets. Regulatory clarity is crucial for large market caps.
Better technology can make current leaders obsolete. Ethereum facing competitors, Bitcoin facing quantum threats, or new innovations disrupting existing solutions can cap or reverse growth.
Interest rates, inflation, recession risk, and global liquidity affect crypto valuations. High rates = lower risk appetite = lower crypto prices. Your projections must account for macro conditions.
This calculator provides mathematical projections, not predictions. It doesn't account for fundamentals, sentiment, adoption curves, or black swan events. Use as one tool among many for analysis.