CoinMarketCap
Crypto · Market Data & Aggregators
The most-visited price and market-cap aggregator, with rankings, watchlists, and event data.
Overview
CoinMarketCap is the most-visited cryptocurrency price aggregator, tracking prices, market caps and trading volumes for thousands of assets. For many people it's the very first site they use to check a coin's price.
It offers rankings, watchlists, historical data, exchange listings and an events calendar, plus beginner-friendly educational content. CoinMarketCap is owned by Binance, so some users cross-reference it with independent aggregators such as CoinGecko for listings and data.
Best for
- Checking prices and market-cap rankings quickly
- Building watchlists and tracking favourites
- Researching which exchanges list an asset
- Following a calendar of crypto events
Key facts
- Category: Crypto
- Group: Market Data & Aggregators
- Website: coinmarketcap.com
- Listed on: Market Hub
Frequently asked questions
Is CoinMarketCap free?
Yes — the site and core data are free, with a developer API offering free and paid tiers.
Who owns CoinMarketCap?
It's owned by Binance. It still operates as a broad, multi-exchange aggregator, but some users cross-check listings against independent sources.
CoinMarketCap vs CoinGecko?
Both are top aggregators with similar data. CoinMarketCap is owned by Binance and gets the most traffic; CoinGecko is independent. Many people consult both.