Supply (in Crypto)
Also known as: Token Supply, Circulating Tokens, Max Coin Limit
The total amount of a cryptocurrency token that exists, categorized as circulating, total, or maximum supply.
Supply in cryptocurrency refers to the quantity of tokens or coins available in the ecosystem. It’s typically categorized into three types: circulating supply (actively traded or used), total supply (all tokens in existence including those locked or reserved), and maximum supply (the absolute cap set by protocol). Supply dynamics influence scarcity, tokenomics, and price. Bitcoin has a fixed max supply of 21 million, while other tokens may have inflationary or deflationary mechanisms. Understanding supply is critical for valuation, governance, and economic modeling in crypto ecosystems.