What is circulating supply?

Circulating supply is the number of coins or tokens that are currently available and circulating in the market. It excludes coins that are locked, reserved, or not yet released. This is different from total supply and max supply. Circulating supply is used to calculate market cap: Price × Circulating Supply = Market Cap.

What is the difference between circulating supply and maximum supply for Ethereum and Monero?

Ethereum has a circulating supply of 120,681,917 coins, while Monero has 18,793,006 coins. Circulating supply is the amount currently available and trading in the market. Maximum supply is the total number that will ever exist. A lower supply with high demand can lead to higher prices, while higher supply means more coins are available for trading.

What is Ethereum's market cap?

The market cap of Ethereum is currently $230.85B. Market cap is calculated by multiplying the current price ($1,912.90) by the circulating supply (120,681,917 ETH).

What is Monero's market cap?

The market cap of Monero is currently $7.78B. Market cap is calculated by multiplying the current price ($414.30) by the circulating supply (18,793,006 XMR).

What is Ethereum's all-time high (ATH)?

The all-time high of Ethereum is currently $4,946.05. This means ETH is currently 61.3% below its peak price. The ATH represents the highest price ever recorded for this cryptocurrency.

What is Monero's all-time high (ATH)?

The all-time high of Monero is currently $797.73. This means XMR is currently 48.1% below its peak price. The ATH represents the highest price ever recorded for this cryptocurrency.

What is 24-hour trading volume?

24-hour trading volume represents the total value of all trades executed in the past 24 hours. ETH has a 24h volume of $6.13B, while XMR has $82.32M. Higher volume indicates more liquidity and typically easier buying/selling with less price impact.

What does market cap rank mean?

Market cap rank shows a cryptocurrency's position relative to all other cryptocurrencies. ETH is ranked #2 and XMR is ranked #16. Rank #1 means the largest market cap in the crypto market. This ranking changes constantly as prices fluctuate.

How much would Ethereum be worth if it had Monero's market cap?

If Ethereum had Monero's market cap, its price would be approximately $64.50. This represents a 0.03x from its current price. This projection helps visualize the valuation gap between the two cryptocurrencies based on current market conditions.

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Ethereum price with the market cap of Monero

$64.50 (0.03x)

If Ethereum had Monero's market cap, its price would sit 96.6% below today's — a 0.03x move from the current price.

ETH mcap #2 $230.85B

XMR mcap #16 $7.78B

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At a glance

Market cap and pricing appear reasonably aligned

	EthereumETH	MoneroXMR
Spot price	$1,912.90	$414.30
Market cap	$230.85B	$7.78B
Fully diluted valuation	$230.85B	$7.78B
Global rank	#2	#16
24h high	$1,918.76	$421.05
24h low	$1,884.97	$408.63
24h volume	$6.13B	$82.32M
Volume / market cap	+2.66%	+1.06%

Performance, extremes & supply

Both coins showing similar momentum today

	EthereumETH	MoneroXMR
24h change	+0.30%	+0.80%
7d change	+2.60%	+7.70%
30d change	+2.80%	+25.70%
All-time high	$4,946.05	$797.73
From ATH	-61.32%	-48.07%
All-time low	$0.4330	$0.2162
Circulating supply	120,681,917 ETH	18,793,006 XMR
Total supply	120,681,917 ETH	18,793,021 XMR
Max supply	Unlimited	Unlimited

Sentiment & social reach

Crowd signals, watchlist traction, and audience scale across public channels.

	EthereumETH	MoneroXMR
Bullish sentiment	+88.89%	+82.14%
Watchlist users	$1.98M	$175.09K
Trend score	4	—
Reddit subscribers	$0.00	$0.00
Telegram users	$0.00	$0.00

Dev activity & network

Code contribution cadence, open-source reach, and on-chain protocol attributes.

	EthereumETH	MoneroXMR
GitHub stars	44,422	8,309
Contributors	906	320
Commits (4w)	41	—
Block time	—	2.00 min
Hashing algorithm	Ethash	RandomX
Genesis date	2015-07-30	2014-04-18

Frequently asked questions

Answers about these assets and how the comparison is calculated.

What is Ethereum?

Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Unlike Bitcoin which is primarily a currency, Ethereum is a programmable platform that allows developers to build and deploy applications on its blockchain. It introduced the concept of smart contracts and is the foundation for DeFi and NFTs.

What is Monero?

Monero (XMR) is a cryptocurrency that operates on blockchain technology. It can be used for peer-to-peer transactions, investments, and various decentralized applications depending on its specific features and use cases.

What makes Ethereum different from Monero?

Ethereum (ETH) and Monero (XMR) are different cryptocurrencies with distinct use cases, technical implementations, and market positions. They may differ in consensus mechanisms, transaction speeds, supply models, and ecosystem development. Compare their market caps, trading volumes, and historical performance to understand their relative positions in the crypto market.

Should I buy ETH or XMR?

This comparison tool helps you understand the market valuations, but it does not constitute financial advice. Both cryptocurrencies have different use cases, risk profiles, and market positions. Do your own research, understand the technology, and consider your risk tolerance before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Where can I buy Ethereum and Monero?

Both Ethereum and Monero can be purchased on most major cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and others. You will need to create an account, verify your identity, deposit funds, and then trade for the cryptocurrency you want.

How does Ethereum work?

Ethereum operates on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism (after the Merge) where validators stake ETH to process transactions and secure the network. It features the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) that executes smart contracts - self-executing code that automatically enforces agreement terms. Unlike Bitcoin's fixed supply, Ethereum has a flexible supply model with EIP-1559 burning mechanism that can make ETH deflationary.

How does Monero work?

Monero operates on blockchain technology using a consensus mechanism to validate transactions. The specific technical details depend on whether it uses Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, or another consensus algorithm. Transactions are recorded on a distributed ledger maintained by network nodes.