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CoinMarketCap

The original crypto price aggregator. Now Binance-owned, which affects token listing priorities.

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Founded 2013, acquired by Binance in 2020. Tracks 10,000+ tokens across 500+ exchanges. Popular for the 'markets' tab showing exchange pairs.

Similar to CoinGecko. Key difference: CoinMarketCap leans toward tokens with Binance listings; CoinGecko is more neutral. Use both; cross-reference when numbers disagree (they occasionally do).

Pros

  • Longest track record
  • Binance ecosystem integration
  • Large user base

Cons

  • Binance-owned = potential conflict of interest
  • Fewer tokens than CoinGecko
  • UI cluttered with ads