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Discover cryptocurrency categories and sectors on MEXC, grouped by ecosystems, use cases, technologies, etc. Categories are ranked by 24-hour price change. Select any category to view its constituent tokens and recent market performance.

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#CategoryTop Gainers
151Fixed Interest
TMX
MPH
BOND
+10.61%+10.62%+18.55%$ 438.03M$ 90.58M8152Crypto-Backed Tokens
WASTR
WPLS
WTLOS
+17.63%+17.65%+0.67%$ 426.34M$ 2.26B131153LRTfi
PENDLE
+11.41%+11.41%+20.90%$ 414.58M$ 87.14M1154Yield Tokenization Protocol
ATLAS
MPH
PENDLE
+11.45%+11.45%+20.94%$ 413.57M$ 87.11M4155CeFi
PAIRS
BORG
MPS
+0.53%+0.53%-2.99%$ 389.52M$ 5.68M11156Sports
BENFICA
VERDAO
BLOCK
-0.40%-0.42%+0.95%$ 375.16M$ 49.29M84157Base Meme
BACHI
LATENIGHTONBASE
DOCKERZXBT
-0.79%-0.75%-40.78%$ 363.65M$ 34.90M218158Account Abstraction
PEC
PLR
ROUTE
+0.93%+0.94%-2.17%$ 358.24M$ 33.06M19159RPG
OKI
SWORLD
SIDUS
+1.45%+1.45%+0.30%$ 337.97M$ 39.45M65160Yield Aggregator
YAK
LVVA
VEMP
-0.40%-0.40%-4.50%$ 329.11M$ 13.44M37161Decentralized Science (DeSci)
LAKE
CARDIO
WORM
+0.53%+0.75%+3.71%$ 321.74M$ 13.23M53162TimeFi
PIEVERSE
-1.84%-1.82%-9.17%$ 315.11M$ 3.00M1163Midas Liquid Yield Tokens
MBASIS
MM1-USD
MGLO
+0.10%+0.10%0.00%$ 289.31M--17164Synthetic Issuer
AWE
MIR
CTX
+1.88%+1.78%+0.32%$ 284.97M$ 10.64M12165Synthetic
XMR1
CTX
MIR
+0.43%+0.33%+0.32%$ 280.91M$ 31.08M17166Intent
SYMM
PSP
ROUTE
+1.45%+1.48%+2.87%$ 277.80M$ 19.90M13167Echo Launchpad
LAB
XPL
+5.94%+5.94%-3.10%$ 274.02M$ 54.61M2168Seigniorage
FRAX
BAC
USTC
0.00%+0.00%-0.28%$ 272.85M$ 2.05M3169Simulation Games
SAND
MONI
MARS4
-0.13%-0.14%+0.56%$ 270.35M$ 30.11M7170TokenFi Launchpad
FLOKI
CAT
RICE
+0.92%+0.92%+0.56%$ 267.70M$ 18.33M4171On-chain Gaming
WIN
FISH
TRIVI
+1.14%+1.14%-0.40%$ 255.81M$ 17.47M18172Tokenized Silver
SLVR
STT
KAG
-1.61%-1.60%-6.99%$ 245.28M$ 1.01M5173Bank-Issued Stablecoin
USDCV
EURI
EURCV
-0.34%-0.33%-0.81%$ 241.74M$ 103.08M3174InfoFi
COOKIE
BMT
TRAC
+0.27%+0.27%+1.60%$ 239.24M$ 16.97M8175Gaming Platform
$BAES
MYRIA
GMRX
+0.26%+0.24%+4.62%$ 231.75M$ 36.40M47176Yield Optimizer
SINGULARRY
STB
LVVA
-0.92%-0.91%-5.59%$ 228.71M$ 6.86M16177BONK.fun Ecosystem
FARTLESS
BEST
FIH
-5.67%-5.66%-11.10%$ 214.55M$ 50.93M55178Card Games
WF
SPELLFIRE
UNA
+0.54%+0.54%+3.29%$ 213.36M$ 16.40M26179Wojak-Themed
WIFE
ZOOMER
FATGF
+8.55%+8.56%+15.54%$ 206.95M$ 9.69M18180Avalanche L1
GUN
WRP
NUMI
+1.54%+1.56%+5.44%$ 198.67M$ 14.51M16181Trading Bots
ALTT
OWL1
CRONUS
+2.06%+2.06%+19.42%$ 196.60M$ 16.89M25182Breeding
ALPA
HXD
RBW
+0.61%+0.61%+6.66%$ 192.15M$ 12.72M12183Metagovernance
CVX
INDEX
AURA
-8.89%-8.89%-6.26%$ 190.68M$ 4.10M4184Axie Infinity Ecosystem
SLP
AXS
+1.31%+1.32%+3.87%$ 189.74M$ 13.91M2185Parody Meme
AMELIA
WAP
CSI
-2.31%-2.29%-3.44%$ 186.52M$ 8.06M62186Synthetic Asset
UUSD
JRUSDAT
MSETH
+0.10%+0.10%-0.03%$ 185.97M$ 3.89M16187Hybrid Token Standards
TSLAR
NPC
FLIES
+8.75%+8.76%+16.38%$ 181.92M$ 8.19M11188Insurance
NAYM
TIDAL
NSURE
+1.91%+1.99%+2.42%$ 179.09M$ 4.70M14189Gaming Marketplace
9BIT
GMRX
ALU
+0.84%+0.76%+24.99%$ 177.66M$ 14.96M13190Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)
DYM
ALTLAYER
ANKR
+1.96%+2.05%+5.01%$ 175.90M$ 31.96M6191Cybersecurity
CIPHER
UFI
QST
+2.65%+2.56%-2.24%$ 175.50M$ 11.57M26192Celebrity-Themed
WYAC
WAP
$NRG
-2.14%-2.13%-3.17%$ 173.53M$ 3.03M17193Communication
PIRATE
SYLO
KIN
+1.68%+1.62%-9.17%$ 170.60M$ 12.89M15194Robinhood Chain Stocks Ecosystem
GME
F
ELF
+4.58%+4.57%+5.23%$ 169.98M$ 322.16M8195NFT Marketplace
ROA
BORT
LOOKS
-0.37%-0.37%+4.66%$ 167.29M$ 26.39M30196JPY Stablecoin
JPYM
CJPY
JPYT
-0.25%-0.24%-1.17%$ 162.12M$ 60.42K6197Terminal of Truths
CATGF
SYDNEY
GOAT
+2.36%+2.36%+1.49%$ 160.21M$ 29.49M6198Securitize Ecosystem
SECZ
HINC
STAC
-0.07%-0.07%-1.50%$ 157.61M--3199Appchains
SYND
CONX
LAT
-0.36%-0.38%+1.69%$ 153.30M$ 26.83M13200Inscriptions
BELLS
KASPY
MUBI
+2.75%+2.73%+1.53%$ 153.14M$ 18.54M14

Frequently Asked Questions

What are cryptocurrency categories and sectors?
Cryptocurrency categories group digital assets based on shared characteristics, such as underlying technology, use cases, or ecosystems. This classification helps users easily navigate the market and track specific niches like DeFi, Memecoins, or Layer 1 blockchains.
Can a single cryptocurrency belong to multiple categories?
Yes. Because digital assets often possess multiple functional attributes, a single token can span several sectors. For example, Ethereum is classified as a Layer 1 blockchain, but it is also a fundamental part of the Smart Contract and Web3 infrastructure categories.
Are new cryptocurrency categories added over time?
Absolutely. The Web3 industry is highly dynamic. As new technological innovations, protocols, or market narratives emerge, we continuously update our index and add new sectors to accurately reflect the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
How can checking crypto categories help me discover trading opportunities?
By tracking crypto sectors, you can identify money flow and emerging market trends. When a specific narrative gains traction, checking the category allows you to quickly compare the performance of related tokens and capitalise on sector rotations.

Disclaimer

All cryptocurrency categories, classification rules, and market data on this page are sourced from independent third parties. MEXC does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of this information. Sector inclusions do not constitute endorsements or investment recommendations. All content is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Crypto trading involves high risk; please conduct your own research (DYOR).