---
doc_id: 'cmc.surface.homepage.v1'
surface_type: 'cmc_web_surface'
canonical_url: 'https://coinmarketcap.com/'
current_url: 'https://coinmarketcap.com/'
url_type: 'canonical_page'
mirror_or_canonical: 'canonical'
authoritative_for:
  - 'Visible content inventory'
  - 'Operational extraction rules'
  - 'Snapshot metadata requirements'
not_authoritative_for:
  - 'Legal terms'
  - 'Live numeric values without captured_at'
  - 'Marketing copy as product contract'
source_precedence: 'methodology_api > live_structured_data > rendered_ui > marketing_copy'
freshness_class: 'live'
requires_hydration: true
pricing_may_change: false
locale_sensitive: true
related_docs:
  - 'cmc_agent_standards_agent.md'
last_reviewed: '2026-04-30'
---

# CoinMarketCap Homepage

> Default **entry** to CoinMarketCap: a **global market snapshot** (cap, volume, dominance, sentiment-style KPIs) plus the **main ranked table** of tracked cryptocurrencies. Rows link into **currency detail** pages; header and modules route to rankings, charts, learning, API, and other product hubs.

**URL pattern:** `https://coinmarketcap.com/`

**Examples:**

- English (default): `https://coinmarketcap.com/`
- Localized home (when used): `https://coinmarketcap.com/{locale}/` (e.g. `ja`, `pt-br`, `zh-tw` — segment is product-defined)

The homepage is the **same product shell** as other CMC pages: global **header** (nav, search, portfolio/watchlist shortcuts, locale, display currency, theme, account) and **footer** (company, products, support, legal). Exact menus vary by **locale**, **device**, and **experiments**.

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## Page Sections

### 1. Homepage Sub-Navigation (Views)

Secondary tabs or chips switch how the **main table** is framed (labels are UX-facing; URLs may be the root, query modes, or sibling paths depending on build):

- **Top** — default **market-cap–oriented** rankings.
- **Trending**, **Most Visited**, **New** — discovery-style lists.
- **Watchlist** — user’s saved assets (session / account).
- **Prediction markets** — entry to prediction-market discovery where offered.
- **More** or other experiment-driven chips may appear depending on build.

### 2. Global Market Snapshot

Top-of-page aggregates typically include **global crypto market cap** (and 24h change), **24h total volume**, **BTC / ETH dominance** (and related context), and sometimes **stablecoin / DeFi volume** share, **gas** or **fee** hints, and **sentiment** widgets. Values are **market-level aggregates**; field set can change between releases.

### 3. KPI Info Strip

Compact cards often link to deeper **chart** surfaces, for example:

- **CMC20** — `https://coinmarketcap.com/charts/cmc20/`
- **Fear & Greed** — `https://coinmarketcap.com/charts/fear-and-greed-index/`
- **Altcoin Season** — `https://coinmarketcap.com/charts/altcoin-season-index/`

### 4. CMC AI — Trending Prompts

Short **question-style prompts** (e.g. why markets moved, narratives, sentiment) open **CMC AI**-driven answers that blend live data with context. The prompt list is **dynamic** intraday.

### 5. Core Rankings Table

- **Purpose:** Compare tracked assets; default sort is usually **market-cap oriented** on the default view; always capture the active view and sort state rather than assuming one universal ordering.
- **Pagination:** Large universe is split into pages (commonly on the order of **~100 rows per page**).
- **Typical columns:** Rank, name, price, **% change** (e.g. 1h / 24h / 7d), market cap, 24h volume, circulating supply, **7d sparkline**.
- **Controls:** Column **sort** and **filters** change ordering and which assets appear; treat rank `#` as **sort-dependent**.

### 6. “Prices by Market Cap” Copy Block

Editorial paragraph under the table summarizing **market cap**, **24h volume**, **DeFi / stablecoin** share of volume, **dominance** — human-readable context aligned with the snapshot widgets. For definitions and calculation rules, use **Methodology** and **FAQ**.

### 7. Long-Form Intro / Education Block

Mission-style copy plus links to **Academy**, **Glossary**, **Categories**, **Methodology**, and high-level notes on **how reference prices and market cap are derived** on CMC. Includes standard **risk disclosure** language.

### 8. Supporting Modules

Common extras: **trending** shortcuts, **newsletter** signup, **converter** / **API** / **widgets** promos, **community** or **Top Stories** entry points. Modules rotate with **product experiments**.

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## 9. Related CMC Pages

- Currency detail (per asset): `https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/{slug}/` — see [Currency detail pages](/currency-detail.md)
- All coins hub: `https://coinmarketcap.com/coins/`
- Tokens hub: `https://coinmarketcap.com/tokens/`
- Categories: `https://coinmarketcap.com/cryptocurrency-category/`
- Charts / indicators hub: `https://coinmarketcap.com/charts/`
- Exchanges: `https://coinmarketcap.com/rankings/exchanges/`
- Methodology: `https://coinmarketcap.com/methodology/`
- FAQ: `https://coinmarketcap.com/faq/`
- Top Stories: `https://coinmarketcap.com/top-stories/`

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## 10. Agents and Automation

- **URL:** Root and optional `/{locale}/` for localized home.
- **Table state:** Sort, filters, and **page index** determine which assets and ranks appear; snapshot **one fetch** if you need reproducibility.
- **Data:** Figures are **exchange-aggregated reference data** per **Methodology** (delays, exclusions, reference price rules).
- **Navigation:** Header/footer targets **shift** with experiments; use **stable documented URLs** in the Related section for automation entry points.