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Top 20 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap
| Rank | Name | Symbol | Market Cap (USD) | Price (USD) | Circulating Supply | 24h Volume (USD) | Price Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitcoin | BTC | $324,093,186,300.92 | $16,841.99 | 19,243,168 BTC | $11,656,379,938.06 | 0.50% (7d) |
| 2 | Ethereum | ETH | $149,169,092,950.40 | $1,218.96 | 122,373,866 ETH | $3,942,720,070.47 | 2.89% (7d) |
| 3 | Tether | USDT | $66,243,849,258.58 | $0.9999 | 66,247,647,090 USDT | $14,856,104,217.46 | -0.02% (7d) |
| 4 | USD Coin | USDC | $44,348,890,607.38 | $1.0001 | 44,345,240,440 USDC | $1,380,163,674.19 | 0.03% (7d) |
| 5 | BNB | BNB | $38,894,316,962.85 | $243.14 | 159,965,769 BNB | $298,063,868.05 | -3.19% (7d) |
Key Observations:
- Bitcoin dominated with a $324B market cap, representing ~40% of total crypto market value.
- Stablecoins (USDT, USDC, BUSD) accounted for 3 of the top 7 spots.
- Ethereum showed stronger weekly growth (+2.89%) compared to Bitcoin's +0.50%.
Notable Market Trends
1. Stablecoin Dominance
Stablecoins collectively held over $128B in market cap, demonstrating their critical role as liquidity providers during volatile periods.
2. Ethereum Ecosystem Strength
Tokens like MATIC (#10) and UNI (#17) highlighted Ethereum's continued dominance in smart contract platforms.
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Price Performance Analysis
Top Weekly Gainers:
- Litecoin (LTC): +7.21%
- TRON (TRX): +1.91%
Top Weekly Losers:
- Solana (SOL): -8.26%
- LEO Token: -9.43%
Emerging Projects
Tokens ranked #50-100 showed particular volatility, with gaming/metaverse tokens like:
- The Sandbox (#96)
- Decentraland (#98)
demonstrating 20-30% weekly price swings during this period.
Market Psychology Indicators
- Fear & Greed Index: 28 (Extreme Fear)
- BTC Dominance: 39.8%
- Total Crypto Market Cap: $815B (down from $3T peak in November 2021)
FAQs
Q: Why were stablecoins so dominant in December 2022?
A: Investors sought safety during FTX collapse aftermath, preferring USD-pegged assets.
Q: Which factors drove Litecoin's strong performance?
A: LTC benefited from its "digital silver" narrative and MWEB privacy upgrade adoption.
Q: How did regulators view stablecoins at this time?
A: USDC and BUSD saw increased scrutiny, with Paxos ordered to stop BUSD minting shortly after this snapshot.
Q: What made Solana underperform?
A: FTX exposure concerns and network outages eroded confidence in SOL.
Q: Were any new trends emerging?
A: Zero-knowledge proof technologies gained attention, though Zcash (#106) hadn't yet reflected this momentum.
Q: How did this period compare to 2021's bull market?
A: Trading volumes were down ~60%, with institutional participation notably reduced.