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CoinGecko
Company typePrivate
IndustryCryptocurrency, Blockchain, Financial Data Services
FoundedApril 2014
FounderTM Lee, Bobby Ong
HeadquartersKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
TM Lee (CEO), Bobby Ong (COO)
ProductsMarket data platform, API services, Research reports
ServicesCryptocurrency price tracking, portfolio management, research tools
Websitehttps://www.coingecko.com

CoinGecko is a cryptocurrency data aggregator[1][2] that provides market data,[3][4] including prices, trading volume, market capitalization,[5] and other key metrics[6] for thousands of cryptocurrencies.[7][8][9]

History

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CoinGecko was founded in 2014 by TM Lee[10] and Bobby Ong[11][12][13] with the goal of democratizing cryptocurrency data access.[14]

The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and has expanded its global presence with a large user base across various countries. CoinGecko has continuously evolved by integrating features such as decentralized finance (DeFi) tracking, non-fungible token (NFT) monitoring, and yield farming[15] analytics.[8]

Features

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CoinGecko provides a range of cryptocurrency-related features, including:

1. Market Data Tracking

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  • Real-Time Prices: Tracks live prices for over 10,000 cryptocurrencies across hundreds of exchanges.[16][17]
  • Market Capitalization and Volume: Displays rankings based on market cap, trading volume, and liquidity metrics.[18][19]
  • Historical Data: Offers historical price charts, trading volumes, and token statistics.[20]

2. Research Tools

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3. Portfolio Management

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  • Portfolio Tracker[27]: Allows users to track their crypto holdings and investment performance.[28]

4. Cryptocurrency News and Learning Resources

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  • CoinGecko Learn: A section dedicated to educational content about blockchain, DeFi, and cryptocurrency investing.[29]
  • Annual Reports: CoinGecko publishes annual cryptocurrency industry reports covering major market events and trends.[30][31][32][33]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://medium.com/@analogtime/what-are-crypto-data-aggregators-and-how-do-they-work-af79a033e170
  2. ^ "CoinGecko API Overview - Features, Endpoints, Alternatives, and More". Token Metrics. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  3. ^ "Meme coins surge amid market correction ahead of US election". crypto.news. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  4. ^ "REVIEW: CoinGecko: Pros, Cons, and Everything in Between". learncrypto.com. Key features. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  5. ^ Cirrone, James (2023-04-18). "Crypto Market Cap Surpassed $1T, Bitcoin Reigned Supreme During Q1". Blockworks. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  6. ^ Kubinec, Jack (2022-11-17). "CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko Ranked FTX Highly. Why?". Blockworks. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  7. ^ "CoinGecko". Forbes.
  8. ^ a b "About". CoinGecko.
  9. ^ "FTW rallies 112% following CoinGecko listing". crypto.news. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  10. ^ https://ton.abs.io/speaker/tm-lee/
  11. ^ https://cryptoslate.com/people/bobby-ong/
  12. ^ "TM Lee". The Open Summit.
  13. ^ "Bobby Ong". BeInCrypto.
  14. ^ "CoinGecko". Brief History.
  15. ^ https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/what-is-yield-farming/
  16. ^ "CoinGecko - Cryptocurrencies | IQ.wiki". iq.wiki. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  17. ^ "Most Comprehensive Cryptocurrency API". CoinGecko. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  18. ^ "CoinGecko – A Beginner's Guide - RugDoc Wiki". RugDocWiki. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  19. ^ "Crypto Market Cap Charts". CoinGecko. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  20. ^ "Bitcoin Price: BTC Live Price Chart, Market Cap & News Today". CoinGecko. 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  21. ^ https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-a-dex
  22. ^ "Top Decentralized Exchanges Ranked by Volume". CoinGecko. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  23. ^ https://www.investopedia.com/total-value-locked-7486821
  24. ^ Kubinec, Jack (2024-01-18). "NFT volume fell $14.5B in 2023: CoinGecko". Blockworks. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  25. ^ Liu, Bessie (2023-11-22). "CoinGecko acquires NFT data startup Zash". Blockworks. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  26. ^ "Top NFT Collections by Market Cap: Floor Price & Volume". CoinGecko. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  27. ^ https://www.femaleinvest.com/investment-dictionary/portfolio-tracker#:~:text=a%20portfolio%20tracker%3F-,A%20portfolio%20tracker%20is%20a%20tool%20or%20software%20that%20helps,mutual%20funds%2C%20and%20other%20assets.
  28. ^ "Free Crypto Portfolio Tracker". CoinGecko. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  29. ^ "Cryptocurrency for Beginners". CoinGecko. 2024-12-01. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  30. ^ Knight, Ben (2024-03-21). "CoinGecko Report Highlights Growth of Real-World Assets in Crypto". Crypto News Australia. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  31. ^ Redman, Jamie (2021-10-15). "Coingecko Publishes Q3 Crypto Report — BTC Outperformed Every Major Asset Class, Altcoins Decouple – Emerging Markets Bitcoin News". Bitcoin News. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  32. ^ "CoinGecko: Solana became fastest blockchain amid meme coin craze". crypto.news. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  33. ^ "CoinGecko Cryptocurrency Reports". CoinGecko. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
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