💰 Cryptocurrency Market Size (Late 2025)
The size of the cryptocurrency market is primarily measured by its Total Market Capitalization (or "Total Market Cap"), which is the combined value of all circulating cryptocurrencies.
As of late November 2025, the total size of the global cryptocurrency market is volatile but generally sits around the $3 Trillion mark.
Here is a breakdown of the current market size and key components:
Recent Highs: The market cap has recently seen levels exceeding $4 Trillion USD earlier in the year, and an estimated $1.2 Trillion USD was wiped off the market in a sharp correction period in the months leading up to November 2025.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The ongoing development of decentralized applications, lending, and trading platforms on smart contract blockchains (like Ethereum) continues to expand the ecosystem's utility.