Circulating Supply Calculator

Analyze token supply distribution and market health

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Circulating Supply Analysis

Enter your token supply details to calculate circulating supply, market health scores, and get actionable insights

When to Use Circulating Supply Calculator

Market Cap Calculations

Calculate accurate market capitalization for CoinMarketCap listings. Exclude 200M locked team tokens and 50M burned tokens from 1B total supply. Get real market cap of $300M instead of inflated $500M at $0.50 per token.

Investor Due Diligence

Analyze token distribution before investing. Check if 40% is truly circulating or if founders hold 60% in "vesting" that unlocks next month. Avoid projects with misleading supply metrics and hidden sell pressure.

Exchange Listing Preparation

Prepare accurate supply data for Binance, Coinbase listings. Document 150M circulating, 100M staking, 50M team locked for 2 years. Exchanges verify these numbers before listing - wrong data delays approval by months.

Tokenomics Health Check

Audit your token distribution for red flags. 85% circulating might seem good, but if 60% is with team/insiders, that's centralization risk. Aim for 50-70% truly public circulation for healthy price discovery.

Regulatory Compliance

Meet SEC reporting requirements for token classification. Document that 300M tokens are locked in smart contracts, 100M burned permanently, 200M in regulated staking. Proper categorization prevents securities violations.

DeFi Protocol Analysis

Analyze DeFi tokens before providing liquidity. Check if governance tokens have 90% locked in treasury vs 10% circulating. High lock ratios mean few tokens control voting - governance centralization risk for LPs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is circulating supply in cryptocurrency?

Circulating supply is the number of tokens that are publicly available and circulating in the market. It excludes locked, burned, staked, vesting, and other non-tradeable tokens. This metric is crucial for calculating market capitalization and understanding token scarcity.

How do you calculate circulating supply?

Circulating supply = Total supply - (Locked tokens + Burned tokens + Staking tokens + Vesting tokens + Team tokens + Foundation tokens + Treasury tokens + Other non-circulating tokens). The calculator automatically computes this and provides percentage breakdowns.

What tokens should be excluded from circulating supply?

Exclude locked tokens, burned tokens, tokens in vesting schedules, team/founder allocations with lock-ups, foundation reserves, treasury holdings, staking rewards pools, escrow tokens, bridge tokens, and any tokens not available for public trading.

Why is circulating supply important for investors?

Circulating supply determines market capitalization (price × circulating supply), affects token scarcity, influences price volatility, and helps investors understand the true tradeable supply. A lower circulating supply with high demand can drive price appreciation.

What is a good circulating supply percentage?

Generally, 40-70% circulating supply is considered healthy for most projects. Too low (<20%) may indicate excessive centralization or lack of liquidity. Too high (>90%) might suggest insufficient reserves for development and ecosystem growth.

How does staking affect circulating supply?

Staked tokens are typically excluded from circulating supply as they're locked and not available for trading. However, some projects count liquid staking tokens as circulating. The calculator lets you specify based on your project's staking mechanism.

Can I export circulating supply analysis?

Yes, you can copy results to clipboard or download detailed reports including supply breakdown, market health scores, recommendations, and 12-month projections. The export is suitable for investor presentations and regulatory reporting.

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