Market Cap vs Whale

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Market Cap
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Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying the current price by the circulating supply of coins.

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Whale
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market_structure

An individual or entity that holds a large amount of cryptocurrency—typically enough to influence market prices through their trading activity. Whales' buy and sell orders can cause significant price movements in the cryptocurrencies they hold.

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