MARKET CONTEXT
Market cap, volume, dominance and sentiment answer different questions. Identify what each number measures, then compare values using the same time window and currency basis.
INDICATOR GUIDE
Measurement targets and aggregation methods differ, so do not force every movement into one explanation.
This is the sum of each asset's circulating supply multiplied by its current price. Supply changes and newly tracked assets also affect the total, so it is not identical to net cash entering the market.
Check whether a short-term price move came with higher volume. Do not mix totals from different providers; compare daily or weekly changes using one aggregation method.
This is BTC or ETH market cap as a share of the total market. Both numerator and denominator move, so a ratio change cannot determine the direction of one asset's price.
This provider-specific reference combines inputs such as volatility, volume and attention. Extreme fear or greed can persist, and the calculation method may change.
A 24-hour gain may be a rebound inside a weekly decline. Separate daily, weekly and monthly views and confirm that comparison windows and time zones match.
Verify source, update time, base currency, spot or derivatives coverage, supply changes and exchange price differences. Recheck unexplained spikes against the original provider and official announcements.