CoinMarketCap (CMC) is the world's most-referenced price-tracking website for digital assets. Since its launch in May 2013 by Brandon Chez, it has evolved from a simple data aggregator into a comprehensive intelligence hub for the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. Core Functions and Market Impact

Scores hundreds of exchanges based on traffic, liquidity, and confidence in reported volumes.

Provides extensive charts and data points, including the "Bitcoin Dominance" metric, which was originally invented by the platform's founder. Evolution and Ownership

CoinMarketCap’s growth has been marked by significant milestones: CoinMarketCap, writer

Monitors prices, 24-hour trading volumes, and market capitalizations for over 26 million tokens as of late 2025.