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- Total market cap
- $1.78T
- +0.20%up
- 24h volume
- $34.38B
- BTC dominance
- 72.87%
- ETH dominance
- 12.96%
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Market overview
Market overview
The temperature of the whole market, at a glance.
Total market cap
$1.78T
+0.20%up
24h volume
$34.38B
BTC dominance
72.9%
ETH dominance
13%
Top gainers
New listings
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Prices are indicative. Always confirm on the exchange before trading.
News
Crypto news headlines
The latest headlines from established outlets. Reading one takes you to the publisher.
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Coins
Featured coins
Selected by our editors on market cap and current attention.
- #1
Bitcoin
BTC
$64,619
+0.20%up- Market cap
- $1.3T
- Volume
- $20.61B
The first decentralised digital currency, live since 2009, capped at 21 million coins.
- #2
Ethereum
ETH
$1,911
+1.80%up- Market cap
- $230.66B
- Volume
- $8.38B
A programmable blockchain that runs smart contracts — the base layer for most DeFi and NFTs.
- #6
XRP
XRP
$1.04
-1.50%down- Market cap
- $65.26B
- Volume
- $1.29B
The digital asset of the XRP Ledger, designed for cross-border payments and settlement.
- #7
Solana
SOL
$73.30
-0.90%down- Market cap
- $42.6B
- Volume
- $1.5B
A smart-contract chain built for high throughput and low fees.
- #4
BNB
BNB
$591.76
-1.60%down- Market cap
- $78.79B
- Volume
- $567.82M
The token of the Binance ecosystem and of BNB Chain.
- #16
Cardano
ADA
$0.2091
+9.30%up- Market cap
- $7.81B
- Volume
- $616.05M
A Proof of Stake blockchain developed on top of peer-reviewed research.
Exchanges
Japanese exchanges
Operators registered with Japan's FSA as crypto-asset exchange providers.
Fees, spreads and minimums change constantly, so unverified figures are not published here — they show as “check official site”. Replace them once verified.
bitbank
Overall rating 4.4 / 5.0
Known for a clean order-book interface and a broad list of altcoins — a good fit if you want to trade alts on an order book in Japan.
- Beginner friendly
- Recurring buys
bitFlyer
Overall rating 4.3 / 5.0
One of Japan's long-running majors. Very small purchases and recurring buys make it an easy first account.
- Beginner friendly
- Recurring buys
Coincheck
Overall rating 4.2 / 5.0
Best known for an approachable app, with an NFT marketplace and recurring buys alongside trading.
- Beginner friendly
- Recurring buys
Global
Global exchanges
Please read the regulatory notes for residents of Japan before using these.
Global exchanges
Global exchanges may not be registered as crypto-asset exchange providers in Japan. Soliciting Japanese residents may conflict with the FIEA and the Payment Services Act; Japanese-language support and tax documents may not be provided; and you may not be protected under Japanese law in a dispute. Use them at your own discretion and risk.
Binance
One of the largest exchanges by volume, with a very wide asset and product range — but with constraints for residents of Japan.
Read more →Bybit
Known for derivatives and copy trading. Constraints apply for residents of Japan.
Read more →OKX
Combines an exchange with a Web3 wallet in one product. Constraints apply for residents of Japan.
Read more →
Wallets
Wallet comparison
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MetaMask
The most widely used self-custody wallet for EVM chains and the default entry point for DeFi and NFTs.
Supported chains: Ethereum / Polygon / Arbitrum
Phantom
Solana-first wallet that has since added EVM and Bitcoin support, with a strong NFT view.
Supported chains: Solana / Ethereum / Polygon
Trust Wallet
A mobile-first wallet covering an unusually large number of chains in a single app.
Supported chains: Ethereum / BNB Chain / Solana
Ledger
A hardware wallet that isolates keys inside a dedicated device — the usual choice for long-term storage.
Supported chains: Bitcoin / Ethereum / Solana
Web3
Web3 tools
Browse by category to find the right service for the job.
Uniswap
DEXThe most used decentralised exchange on EVM chains, swapping through liquidity pools rather than an order book.
Jupiter
DEXA Solana DEX aggregator that routes each swap through the best available path.
Aave
DeFiA DeFi lending protocol: deposit to earn interest, or post collateral and borrow.
Lido
DeFiLiquid staking that lets you stake ETH without running a validator.
OpenSea
NFT marketsOne of the best-known marketplaces for buying and selling NFTs.
Blur
NFT marketsAn NFT marketplace built for high-frequency traders.
YouTube
Latest videos
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Bitcoin for beginners: what to know before your first buy
The path from opening an account to your first purchase, and the three things to check first: registration, venue and fees.
Setting up a wallet — and what never to do
How to create a wallet and how to handle the seed phrase. Most losses start with a mistake at this step.
Chart basics: candles and volume
How to read candlesticks and why volume matters alongside them.
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Learn
Learn crypto
From your very first wallet through to tax and security.
Start hereBeginnerWhat is a crypto asset?
A crypto asset is a digital asset recorded on a blockchain — a public ledger that tracks balances and transfers without a central operator such as a bank. Prices are set by supply and demand and move a great deal.
6 min
- Start hereBeginner
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first crypto asset, live since 2009, with a protocol-level cap of 21 million coins. It was the first system to settle transfers without an operator.
5 min
Look up a termBeginnerWhat is a private key?
A private key is the number that grants the power to move assets on a blockchain. Whoever holds it is treated as the owner, so the moment someone else learns it, the funds are theirs to take. Nearly all of crypto security comes down to protecting this one value.
5 min
Understand an assetBeginnerWhat is XRP (Ripple)?
XRP is the native asset of the XRP Ledger, a blockchain that has been running since 2012. It was designed to settle cross-border payments in seconds, and transactions are confirmed by validator agreement rather than mining. Ripple, a US company, has led its development and adoption, though the ledger itself runs independently of the company.
6 min
Learn the stepsBeginnerHow to open an exchange account
Opening an account at a Japanese exchange generally runs: register an email address, enter your personal details, submit identity documents, wait for review, then start trading. Most operators let you finish identity checks on a phone, and approval typically takes from the same day to a few business days. Before applying, confirm the operator is registered with the FSA as a crypto asset exchange service provider.
6 min
- Tax and safetyIntermediate
Cost basis: the total average and moving average methods
Two methods are used to work out the cost basis of a crypto asset: the total average method and the moving average method. The choice changes how gains fall across years, but over the full life of a holding the totals converge. Which method you may use, and whether a filing is required to elect it, is set by the rules — check the National Tax Agency's guidance and a tax professional.
7 min
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most from newcomers.
What is the smallest amount I can buy?
It varies by exchange, but purchases of a few hundred yen are common in Japan. The minimum also depends on the asset and whether you use the brokerage or the order book — check each operator's official site.
What is the difference between an exchange and a wallet?
An exchange intermediates trades and holds the keys to what you deposit. A wallet is a tool for holding your own keys. Leaving assets on an exchange means someone else holds the key.
Is it a problem to use a global exchange?
Global exchanges may not be registered as crypto-asset exchange providers in Japan. Japanese-language support and tax documents may be unavailable, and you may not be protected under Japanese law in a dispute. Confirm the terms and your eligibility yourself.
Are the prices real time?
No. Prices are cached and refreshed periodically. Every screen shows the fetch time and the refresh interval. Always confirm the price on the exchange before trading.
How are the exchange rankings decided?
They reflect editorial scores across fees, listed assets, security and usability. Commission alone never determines the ranking, and the score breakdown is published on each exchange page.
Can the AI assistant give investment advice?
No. It explains terms, finds articles on this site and points to comparisons. It will not recommend buying any asset or state price predictions as fact.
Will this site ever ask for my private key or seed phrase?
Never. This site does not handle private keys or seed phrases at all. If you see a screen asking for one, it is a fake site impersonating us.
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