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Rank Meaning

Rank refers to the relative position of a cryptocurrency or token in a global leaderboard, usually determined by its circulating market capitalization. Market cap is calculated by multiplying the current price by the number of coins in circulation.

Ranking serves as a quick-glance metric for investors to understand the market dominance, liquidity, and perceived safety of a particular digital asset.A common pitfall is relying solely on market cap, as this can be easily manipulated by projects with a high total supply but very low "float" (circulating coins). To provide a more accurate picture, advanced platforms use Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) and liquidity-adjusted rankings.

This ensures that a coin with a high paper value but no actual trading volume isn't ranked above a smaller, more active project that has genuine market depth.From a psychological perspective, a coin’s rank significantly influences retail investment. Moving into the Top 10 or Top 100 often triggers a wave of "FOMO" (Fear of Missing Out) and increases the likelihood of being listed on major centralized exchanges.

While Bitcoin has held the #1 rank since inception, the fight for the subsequent spots is a constant reflection of the shifting trends and technological narratives within the industry.

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