You see a coin trading at $0.02 and think,
“If it just hits $1, I’ll be rich!”
That’s the most common beginner mistake.
Because price alone doesn’t mean much.
What really matters? Market Cap.
Market Cap = Price × Total Supply
If a token is priced at $1 with 100 million tokens, its market cap is $100 million.
Now, if another token is just $0.001 but has 1 trillion tokens, that’s already a $1 billion market cap — 10× bigger.
So no, it’s not “cheap” just because it’s under a dollar.
Why You Can’t Just Dream About $1
You might think,
“This coin could hit $1 too.”
But here’s the issue: to go from $0.01 to $1, the token might need billions in new money — sometimes more than Bitcoin’s entire cap.
Unrealistic? Often, yes.
How I Use Market Cap in Real Life
1. To compare apples to apples.
A $500 coin might actually have a smaller market cap than a $0.01 token.
2. To stay grounded.
I no longer fall for the “cheap coin” illusion — I ask how much capital needs to flow in.
3. To find actual opportunities.
A small cap, solid project has more room to grow than a hyped giant.
Bonus Tip: Watch the Circulating Supply
Some projects only have a portion of their tokens released.
When more unlocks, prices often dip.
Always look beyond the surface. Read the tokenomics.
Follow @mythoughts — no hype, just thoughts.
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