Founded in 2013, CoinMarketCap (CMC) has established itself as the "Home of Crypto" — the most reliable global source for cryptocurrency market data, insights, and community engagement. Our mission is to fuel the crypto revolution by organizing decentralized financial intelligence and making it universally accessible.
Why Institutions Trust CoinMarketCap
CMC's data is routinely cited by leading financial publications like Forbes, Bloomberg, and CNBC, and even U.S. government agencies reference our metrics for official research. With hundreds of millions of annual users across our platforms, we've become the gold standard for crypto market transparency.
Key Milestones in Crypto Data Innovation
| Year | Innovation |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Platform launch |
| 2016 | First public API release |
| 2018 | iOS app debut & professional API launch |
| 2019 | Android app release & DATA Alliance formation |
| 2020 | Launch of CMC Academy educational portal |
| 2021 | Portfolio tracking features & Diamonds rewards program |
| 2022 | DexScan tool & Proof-of-Reserves verification |
| 2023 | AI-powered ChatGPT plugin & CMC Labs accelerator |
| 2024 | Altcoin Season Index & Community Sentiment features |
| 2025 | Crypto Yearbook publication & expanded asset tracking |
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Cutting-Edge Features (2024-2025)
- DexScan Pro: Now covering 70+ blockchain networks with advanced DEX analytics
- CMC 100 Index: Benchmark tracking top 100 cryptocurrencies
- AI Summaries: Instant TLDRs for whitepapers and project documentation
- Meme Explorer: Dedicated tracker for viral tokens and community trends
Global Reach & Community Impact
With over 340 million monthly visitors and 6M+ Twitter followers, CMC serves:
- Retail investors through intuitive web/mobile interfaces
- Institutions via professional API solutions
- Developers with open educational resources
- Journalists via comprehensive market data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does CoinMarketCap ensure data accuracy?
A: Through our DATA Alliance partnerships, automated validation systems, and liquidity-based ranking algorithms.
Q: Can projects pay for better listings?
A: No. All listings follow strict, transparent criteria outlined in our public FAQ.
Q: What makes CMC different from other crypto trackers?
A: Our decade-long reputation, institutional adoption, and continuous innovation in metrics like the Fear & Greed Index.
Q: How often is market data updated?
A: Prices refresh in real-time, while comprehensive market cap recalculations occur every few minutes.
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CoinMarketCap remains committed to its founding principles of transparency and accessibility as we continue building the definitive crypto intelligence platform for the next decade.