Compare market capitalization and fully diluted valuation in token sale analysis.
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Core idea
Market cap usually refers to circulating supply multiplied by token price.
FDV, or fully diluted valuation, usually refers to total supply multiplied by token price.
A token can have a low initial market cap but a much higher FDV if many tokens are locked.
Readers should understand both numbers before comparing token sale valuations.
Practical checklist
- Check circulating supply.
- Check total supply.
- Calculate market cap.
- Calculate FDV.
Common mistake
A common mistake is treating a presale page as proof of legitimacy. A polished website, a large bonus, or an active social feed does not prove that a sale is safe. Readers should check the sale terms, official links, contract or payment details, tokenomics, vesting schedule, claim process, and risk disclosures before taking any action.
How this connects to the archive
Presale knowledge connects wallet safety, tokenomics, vesting, DEX liquidity, claim mechanics, and scam prevention. Understanding these concepts helps readers interpret token sale information more carefully without relying on hype, urgency, or unsupported claims.