Flippening
event · crypto · market
The flippening is a hypothetical event where another cryptocurrency surpasses Bitcoin by market capitalization.
The flippening usually refers to a scenario where Ethereum or another cryptocurrency overtakes Bitcoin's market capitalization. It is a market-share concept, not a protocol upgrade or guaranteed event.
Market capitalization is the standard metric, but people also discuss "flippenings" in transaction count, fees, developer activity, stablecoin volume, or DeFi usage. Each metric measures something different and can be gamed or misread.
Flippening debates often become tribal or speculative. Beginners should treat them as a way to compare network adoption and narratives, not as a reason to buy or sell without broader research.
Related terms
Market Capitalization
→A sizing estimate calculated by multiplying an asset's reference price by its reported circulating supply.
finance · market
Ethereum (ETH)
→Ethereum is a proof-of-stake smart contract blockchain; ETH is its native asset used for gas, staking, and settlement.
coin · blockchain · platform · smart contract