Fully Diluted Valuation
Fully diluted valuation (FDV) is the market capitalization of a project if all tokens that will ever exist were currently in circulation. This metric is essential in crypto because many projects have significant portions of their supply locked or yet to be minted.
Comparing the current market cap to the FDV provides insight into the potential dilution that existing holders will face over time. A high FDV relative to the current market cap can indicate that a project is overvalued or that significant future selling pressure is likely.
It is a standard tool for fundamental analysis, ensuring that investors account for the total supply of the asset, not just the current supply.