Celebrating 5 Years of CoinMarketCap: The Launch of Their New iOS App

A Milestone Celebration

On April 30, CoinMarketCap (CMC) marked its fifth anniversary with the launch of its highly anticipated iOS app. It’s hard to believe that just five years ago, CMC was a humble site tracking a mere seven cryptocurrencies, but now it stands tall, ranking 175th among the most visited sites globally according to Alexa’s traffic data.

Growth that Mirrors the Crypto Market

CoinMarketCap’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. This year alone, they have welcomed over 60 million unique visitors. Their birthday blog post humorously reflected on their humble beginnings: “When we launched CoinMarketCap in 2013, we were tracking seven cryptocurrencies and only a handful of exchanges with a total market capitalization of approximately $1.6 billion. Fast forward to May 1, 2018, we track over 1,600 cryptocurrencies and 200 exchanges, boasting a market cap exceeding $400 billion!” Talk about a glow-up!

Features of the New App

The newly launched CMC iOS app is packing some serious heat! Users can now sort live data by various metrics such as market cap ranking, name, 24-hour price variations, and percentage changes. It’s all the essential data you need at your fingertips, so you can stay ahead of the curve (or at least try!).

Rebranding and Upgrades

In conjunction with the app launch, CMC has also unveiled a fresh new look. Their website now boasts a redesigned logo and an upgraded interface that makes navigating a breeze. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a little visual refresh now and then? And for the tech-savvy among us, there’s also an enhanced public API to play with!

The Controversial Data Decisions

However, it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. CMC made waves earlier in the year by deciding to remove South Korean exchanges from their listings after noticing that prices were significantly inflated—up to 30% above worldwide averages. This decision highlighted the importance of accuracy in the volatile world of cryptocurrency. You won’t find any inaccurate data on their watch!

Looking Ahead

As CMC continues to evolve, their commitment to providing reliable crypto information remains steadfast. With the app now live, users can expect an uninterrupted stream of valuable insights, data, and possibly a few dad jokes from the team. Here’s to many more years of tracking the wild ride that is cryptocurrency!