Term

Velocity of Money

The rate at which money circulates in the economy; how often one unit changes hands.

Type:
economics
metrics
1
definition

In crypto, velocity considers how actively coins are used versus held. High velocity can indicate more transactional use; low velocity suggests hoarding or long-term holding.

Example 1.1

"Despite rising market cap, on-chain velocity fell, signaling more long-term holding behavior."

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