To be listed on CoinGecko, a token must already trade on an exchange CoinGecko tracks; you then submit the official request form from a logged-in account, choosing a regular review (CoinGecko says up to 5 days) or a paid Fast Pass (within 24 hours). CoinMarketCap auto-indexes many on-chain assets through DexScan, and verified or tracked listings require its official request form; its guidelines include a functional website and block explorer and active trading on at least one CMC-tracked exchange. Both say the official form is the only route and warn about paid intermediaries.
Key takeaways
- CoinGecko: token must be actively tradable on a tracked exchange; apply via the Request Form; Regular Pass up to 5 days or paid Fast Pass within 24 hours.
- CoinMarketCap: the online submission form is the only way to request listings; tracked listings need trading on at least one CMC-tracked exchange with material volume.
- CMC offers an official paid fast-track (CMC Priority); unofficial ‘guaranteed listing’ services are not sanctioned.
- Do not ask your community to spam either site; both say it can get a project disqualified.
CoinGecko: the official process
According to CoinGecko’s support center:
- Your token must be actively tradable on an exchange CoinGecko tracks.
- Log in to a CoinGecko account and open the Request Form (linked at the bottom of the homepage).
- Choose New Coin/Token Listing, then Active Listing or Preview Listing (for tokens not yet launched).
- Complete the form and upload the token image.
- Choose Regular Pass (up to 5 days) or paid Fast Pass (within 24 hours).
- Track status in your dashboard; CoinGecko may ask for verification.
CoinGecko also warns that community spam (“When list?”) can lead to disqualification.
CoinMarketCap: the official process
CoinMarketCap’s Listings Criteria page says:
- The online submission form is the only way to request listings or updates.
- Many assets are now auto-indexed through DexScan as unverified listings.
- For a tracked listing, a crypto-asset should have a functional website and block explorer, trade actively on at least one CMC-tracked exchange with material volume, and provide a representative CMC can contact.
- CMC evaluates factors including trading volume and market pairs, community, traction, team, and product.
- CMC Priority is CMC’s official paid fast-track. CMC does not sanction external listing services.
Preparing a strong submission
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Contract address and explorer link | Identity of the asset |
| Circulating and total supply with wallet breakdown | Both sites verify supply |
| Markets on tracked exchanges | Required for price data |
| Official website, docs, socials | Must match what you submit |
| Request from an official project email | Helps verification |
What we can help with
Getting a token onto a tracked exchange with a healthy book is the step that unlocks aggregator listings. That is where a market maker and listing preparation come in.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a CoinGecko listing take?
CoinGecko’s support page says the Regular Pass review takes up to 5 days and the paid Fast Pass expedites review to within 24 hours. Review is not the same as approval.
Does CoinMarketCap charge for listings?
CoinMarketCap says it lists and prioritizes many requests for free, with highly variable turnaround, and offers an official paid fast-track called CMC Priority with service levels. It also says it does not sanction any external service to assist with listing applications.
Why is my token not showing a price?
Both aggregators need market data from exchanges they track. If your only market is on a venue or pool they do not track, they cannot show a price. CoinMarketCap notes that if an asset is not traded on a CMC-integrated exchange, it cannot track price or volume.
Can someone guarantee a CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko listing?
No. CoinMarketCap publishes a list of services that falsely claimed insider access or tried to bribe staff, and says bribery attempts lead to blacklisting.
Sources
- CoinGecko: How to list a new cryptocurrency on CoinGecko
- CoinMarketCap: Listings Criteria
- CoinGecko methodology
- CoinMarketCap methodology
Last reviewed 11 November 2026. Exchange and platform policies change; always confirm on the official page before acting.
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