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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
51DePIN
QBIT
NCN
DENT
+0.87%+0.74%-5.55%$ 8.11B$ 714.76M19052Stablecoin Issuer
QI
FORTH
THL
+0.07%-0.06%-9.99%$ 7.76B$ 868.82M4253Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-0.25%-0.28%-1.64%$ 6.68B$ 1.72B454Index Coop Defi Index
COMP
RPL
YFI
+0.87%+0.66%-12.56%$ 6.44B$ 1.49B955Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
VRSC
XTM
+0.10%+0.01%-8.50%$ 6.20B$ 163.85M3656Binance Launchpool
ALPHA
UNFI
NTRN
-0.08%-0.20%-9.67%$ 5.93B$ 1.34B5757Launchpad
REVS
V4
AIPAD
+4.35%+4.37%-3.50%$ 5.47B$ 1.35B15558Tokenized Commodities
VNXAU
KAU
DGLD
+0.67%+0.67%-1.41%$ 5.38B$ 413.25M3259Bitcoin Fork
BSV
BTG
BCH
+1.81%+1.74%-11.02%$ 5.09B$ 246.54M560Tokenized Gold
VNXAU
KAU
DGLD
+0.51%+0.51%-1.36%$ 5.09B$ 403.10M1861Lending/Borrowing Protocols
DAM
ALPACA
CEL
+1.62%+1.52%-7.10%$ 4.94B$ 429.73M6462NFT
HUAHUA
NFTART
HOPIUM
+2.22%+2.14%-1.39%$ 4.56B$ 523.73M39163Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)
DAG
XNO
KAS
-0.38%-0.44%-4.97%$ 4.52B$ 84.87M1264Crypto-backed Stablecoin
BYUSD
BREAD
RAI
+0.38%+0.39%+0.15%$ 4.32B$ 355.51M5965Layer 0 (L0)
ICP
BTG
DOT
-5.67%-5.84%+1.63%$ 4.31B$ 332.82M1366Tokenized Money Market Fund (MMFs)
BUIDL
FIUSD
BRSRV
-0.19%-0.19%-1.98%$ 3.96B--367Data Availability
TIA
ROVR
CXT
-5.04%-5.38%-5.16%$ 3.94B$ 687.05M1168Crypto Card Issuer
PLUS
BXX
PLUTUS
+0.07%+0.14%-1.71%$ 3.58B$ 11.02M769Solana Meme
SOLLE
NEKO
$SNIFF
-0.18%-0.29%-13.78%$ 3.37B$ 834.28M103070AI Agents
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CRUST
MISATO
-0.58%-0.58%+5.21%$ 3.30B$ 516.31M46171Gaming (GameFi)
RELIC
GABLE
HOLD
+1.43%+1.44%+3.56%$ 3.25B$ 322.42M54172Neobank
AVICI
XPL
MNT
+1.44%+1.34%-0.32%$ 3.01B$ 213.97M1273Wallets
NOXO
QBIT
CRMC
+1.99%+2.00%+1.86%$ 2.97B$ 93.44M7374Payment Solutions
RDD
AZIT
VCC
+3.34%+3.27%-6.48%$ 2.90B$ 211.46M8175Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
APYUSD
ISC
SDUSD
-0.07%-0.05%-6.04%$ 2.73B$ 31.96M7776Yield-Bearing Tokens
TCY
EARNAUSD
AVLT
+0.12%+0.13%+1.11%$ 2.60B$ 7.91M8977AI Applications
IOTAI
SLEUTH
LX
-1.20%-1.15%+13.92%$ 2.57B$ 246.88M16978Binance HODLer Airdrops
BANANA
SHELL
RESOLV
-0.84%-0.94%-2.61%$ 2.46B$ 1.01B4579SocialFi
RLY
YEET
PAWS
+1.46%+1.53%-3.20%$ 2.41B$ 278.49M11080Binance Launchpad
BAND
BETA
DEGO
+0.36%+0.29%+0.13%$ 2.26B$ 282.71M3081US Treasury-backed Stablecoin
USDM1
USDY
USDO
-0.09%-0.07%+0.68%$ 2.25B$ 4.44M882Decentralized Identifier (DID)
META
SNS
CVC
+5.16%+5.03%-3.70%$ 2.18B$ 214.30M5183Tokenized Stocks
VX
BTGOX
UBERX
+5.02%+5.00%+8.45%$ 2.07B$ 776.88M26684Tokenized Credit
STAC
PC0000097
PC0000031
+0.01%+0.01%+0.20%$ 2.04B--1585Frog-Themed
PEEZY
LEGEND
BABYPEPE
+2.25%+2.11%-4.44%$ 1.97B$ 347.06M9186Metaverse
NSFW
VEMP
MCRT
+0.70%+0.65%+5.28%$ 1.94B$ 142.36M11787The Boy’s Club
GASS
PEEZY
BABYPEPE
+2.37%+2.23%-4.04%$ 1.85B$ 296.96M10588Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
LSK
SUPR
+2.04%+1.85%-3.97%$ 1.81B$ 272.33M1289AI Framework
NCN
DULUS
MIROSHARK
+1.07%+1.01%-4.59%$ 1.81B$ 369.43M11190Rollup
CTSI
MYRIA
SUPR
-0.04%-0.12%-18.50%$ 1.78B$ 341.47M2591Binance Wallet IDO
PRAI
CUDIS
JOJO
-0.42%-0.50%-6.68%$ 1.64B$ 203.88M5392Storage
IAG
JKL
RSS3
+3.03%+2.84%+0.59%$ 1.61B$ 216.68M3493Morpho Ecosystem
MEUSD
STEAKPYUSD
GTUSDCP
+0.94%+0.92%-10.24%$ 1.59B$ 27.46M2394Play To Earn
ZOO
HOLD
VEMP
+1.72%+1.74%+10.17%$ 1.56B$ 141.00M17695Algorithmic Stablecoin
COPM
HYUSD
USDS
+0.97%+0.99%+0.53%$ 1.54B$ 7.59M1696Masternodes
DIVI
PRCY
RTM
+2.13%+2.07%-11.36%$ 1.47B$ 168.93M2197Synthetic Dollar
USDAI
UUSD
SUSP
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 1.45B$ 72.37M1298Liquid Staking
HGRAM
PNDO
THL
+1.99%+1.93%-2.36%$ 1.43B$ 368.13M15899Analytics
RVAULT
OCULA
ALGOPUB
+2.96%+2.81%-5.61%$ 1.42B$ 168.75M113100Restaking
LAIR
SLAY
KYSOL
+1.98%+1.75%+6.79%$ 1.38B$ 284.69M40

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 capitalize 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).