Market Capitalization Growth

Definition ∞ Market capitalization growth refers to an increase in the total value of a cryptocurrency or an entire market segment. For a single asset, it is calculated by multiplying its current price by the total number of circulating tokens. For the entire market, it represents the sum of all individual asset market caps. This metric serves as a primary indicator of market expansion and investor interest.
Context ∞ Market capitalization growth is a widely cited measure of success and adoption within the digital asset industry. Current discussions often compare growth rates across different blockchain ecosystems and asset categories. A key debate involves whether growth is driven by genuine utility or speculative demand. Future developments include the maturation of valuation models and the emergence of new asset classes contributing to overall market expansion.