When you open a coin page, you are met with a wall of numbers. Here is what each one means and how to use it.
Price
The price is simply what one unit of the coin last traded for, in US dollars. On its own, a low price does not mean a coin is "cheap" — what matters is the market cap.
Market capitalization
Market cap = price × circulating supply. It tells you the total value of all coins in circulation and is the best way to compare the size of two cryptocurrencies. A coin priced at $0.01 with a huge supply can be worth far more in total than a coin priced at $100 with a tiny supply.
24-hour volume
Volume is the dollar value traded over the last 24 hours. High volume means a coin is liquid and easy to buy or sell; very low volume can mean prices move erratically.
Circulating, total and max supply
Circulating supply is how many coins are available now. Max supply is the most that will ever exist — for Bitcoin that is 21 million. The ratio of circulating to max supply tells you how much "new" supply may still enter the market.
Price changes and all-time high
The 1h, 24h, 7d, 30d and 1-year percentages show momentum over different windows. The "% from all-time high" shows how far a coin has fallen from its peak — useful context that a single price can't give. Check any coin's full breakdown from our live prices table.
Putting it together
No single number tells the whole story. Strong projects usually combine a meaningful market cap, healthy volume and transparent supply. Always combine the data with your own research — this article is for information only, not financial advice.