CoinMarketCap itself is free to use—it doesn’t charge fees for accessing crypto market data, price charts, or portfolio tracking. However, fees may apply when using linked services like exchanges or wallets advertised on the platform.
How CoinMarketCap Makes Money (Without Charging You)
Advertising & Partnerships đź’Ľ: Exchanges and projects pay for premium listings or ads.
API Services 🔌: Businesses pay for high-volume data access via CoinMarketCap’s API.
Affiliate Links đź”—: Some exchange links may earn referral fees if users sign up/trade.
Where Fees Might Apply
Trading on Linked Exchanges 🏦: Platforms like Binance or Coinbase have their own fees.
CMC Earn/Crypto Wallets 🧑‍💻: Third-party services may have costs (always check terms).
FAQs About CoinMarketCap Fees
Is CoinMarketCap’s data free?
âś… Yes! Real-time prices, rankings, and research are 100% free.
Does CoinMarketCap take a cut when I buy crypto?
❌ No—but the exchange you use will charge trading or withdrawal fees.
Why do some tokens have a “sponsored” tag?
📢 Paid promotions (doesn’t affect rankings). Always DYOR!
Pro Tip: Use CoinMarketCap’s fee comparison tool to check costs across exchanges before trading! 🚀
