CRYPTO EXPLORER

A clearer view of crypto.

Explore prices, compare market activity and understand the terms.

Charts quoted in USD

Crypto is high risk. You could lose all the money you invest. Prices can move sharply, and platforms can fail. These tools are for learning and research, not recommendations to buy.

Coin chart

The chart identifies its exchange and pair. USD prices are not pounds.

Crypto heatmap24-hour change

Larger tiles represent larger market capitalisations. Colour shows past price changes.

Explore the crypto market

Market cap, volume and price changes · USD

Crypto usually trades around the clock. Check the provider’s update time, exchange and measurement period. Prices and trading volume can differ between providers.

Understand before you act

Three short crypto guides

CRYPTO BASICS

Crypto, explained simply

Coins, tokens and blockchains without the jargon.

3 min readOpen guide

CRYPTO BASICS

Read the crypto market

Understand price, market cap, volume and trading pairs.

3 min readOpen guide

CRYPTO SAFETY

Wallets, scams & risk

Understand what can go wrong before using real money.

4 min readOpen guide

Read independent guidance: FCA: Crypto basics and spotting crypto scams.

Beginner guides: understand what you see

Plain-English examples to use alongside the charts and calculator.

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