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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
GNUS
DENT
GRC
+1.43%+1.43%-3.57%$ 8.21B$ 842.39M19052Stablecoin Issuer
RSUP
ASF
THL
-1.40%-1.39%-5.95%$ 7.77B$ 502.33M4253Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-0.09%-0.12%-0.51%$ 6.76B$ 868.55M454Index Coop Defi Index
COMP
BAL
WETH
-2.48%-2.40%-6.61%$ 6.55B$ 788.74M955Privacy Blockchain
WAN
SAL
SCRT
-1.72%-1.71%-8.12%$ 6.10B$ 132.63M3656Binance Launchpool
BTCST
NTRN
ATA
-3.73%-3.67%-10.93%$ 5.75B$ 851.49M5757Launchpad
QUACK
SQR
YOINK
+0.11%+0.14%-5.02%$ 5.49B$ 583.98M16258Tokenized Commodities
GOLD(PAXG)
CGO
GLDT
-0.23%-0.23%-0.74%$ 5.35B$ 174.05M3259Tokenized Gold
GOLD(PAXG)
CGO
GLDT
-0.33%-0.32%-0.51%$ 5.07B$ 171.20M1860Bitcoin Fork
BSV
XEC
SHA
-1.41%-1.38%-12.78%$ 4.96B$ 152.20M561Lending/Borrowing Protocols
SCA
BLND
DEBIT
-0.70%-0.69%-3.85%$ 4.86B$ 388.33M6462NFT
SIDUS
3ULL
SPORE
+0.05%+0.05%-4.60%$ 4.59B$ 494.15M39263Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)
HTR
U2U
KAS
-0.04%-0.00%-4.79%$ 4.52B$ 65.38M1264Crypto-backed Stablecoin
IUSD
DLLR
BUD
+0.48%+0.47%+0.12%$ 4.34B$ 125.33M6065Layer 0 (L0)
ATONE
BTG
ANLOG
+0.17%+0.20%-11.97%$ 4.24B$ 216.63M1366Tokenized Money Market Fund (MMFs)
BUIDL
FIUSD
BRSRV
-0.03%-0.03%-2.58%$ 3.96B--367Data Availability
TIA
CXT
ROVR
-2.17%-2.11%-2.99%$ 3.88B$ 307.83M1168Crypto Card Issuer
PLUS
BXX
KARMA
-4.15%-4.03%-6.77%$ 3.62B$ 10.23M769Gaming (GameFi)
3ULL
FP
DEGA
+1.03%+1.03%-2.10%$ 3.32B$ 343.16M54270Solana Meme
CONK
CAGE
CLARITY
-4.28%-4.36%-11.44%$ 3.29B$ 517.18M102371AI Agents
H1DR4
KAIRUNE
DEGA
-5.33%-5.29%-8.06%$ 3.17B$ 320.06M46272Wallets
QBIT
RZR
SATU
-1.81%-1.81%-4.28%$ 2.91B$ 123.93M7273Payment Solutions
X420
VCC
RDD
+1.49%+1.45%-6.14%$ 2.86B$ 134.74M8174Neobank
AVICI
VPAY
MNT
-2.26%-2.22%-9.33%$ 2.86B$ 126.76M1275Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
LIMUSD
USND
ISC
+0.02%+0.02%-5.77%$ 2.74B$ 14.87M7776Yield-Bearing Tokens
YBTC
XBONZO
YOBTC
-0.05%-0.05%+1.39%$ 2.61B$ 1.98M8977SocialFi
DAHOOD
GMM
PAWS
+6.67%+6.77%-6.55%$ 2.60B$ 241.84M11078AI Applications
VIBE
LEON
MA
-6.95%-6.93%-6.76%$ 2.48B$ 188.89M16879Binance HODLer Airdrops
SOMI
SHELL
RESOLV
-2.90%-2.88%-8.38%$ 2.38B$ 453.13M4580Binance Launchpad
CTSI
BAND
HOOK
-1.39%-1.34%-4.65%$ 2.28B$ 286.60M3081US Treasury-backed Stablecoin
USDM1
CTUSD
USDO
+0.02%+0.02%+0.97%$ 2.23B$ 836.06K882Decentralized Identifier (DID)
DCD
ADNS
CVC
-1.70%-1.67%-14.64%$ 2.07B$ 335.70M5183Tokenized Credit
STAC
PC0000097
PC0000031
0.00%+0.00%+0.20%$ 2.04B--1584Frog-Themed
FORG
NADS
BUFO
-2.20%-2.23%-7.22%$ 1.93B$ 198.13M9285Tokenized Stocks
BNC4
VIDAX
NVOX
-4.73%-4.72%-4.40%$ 1.93B$ 466.57M26686Metaverse
METO
SIDUS
GMM
-0.54%-0.54%-5.89%$ 1.93B$ 133.14M11687Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
LSK
GSWIFT
-0.79%-0.48%-9.58%$ 1.84B$ 526.30M1288The Boy’s Club
PEEZY
PORK
PURPE
-2.24%-2.26%-7.02%$ 1.81B$ 171.41M10689Storage
OCEAN
WSI
JKL
+8.88%+8.95%+7.58%$ 1.75B$ 382.15M3390Rollup
LRC
HEZ
CTSI
-2.46%-2.47%-12.11%$ 1.74B$ 258.83M2591AI Framework
BERRY
GITBANK
NOOK
-2.37%-2.35%-9.63%$ 1.71B$ 238.04M11192Binance Wallet IDO
ST
CUDIS
JOJO
-2.45%-2.48%-8.29%$ 1.63B$ 153.10M5393Play To Earn
ZOO
SIDUS
3ULL
-0.19%-0.20%-4.18%$ 1.57B$ 178.33M17594Algorithmic Stablecoin
USDM
HBD
DJED
+0.61%+0.59%-0.60%$ 1.56B$ 2.97M1695Morpho Ecosystem
STEAKETH
RE7WBTC
RE7USDT
-2.41%-2.42%-7.37%$ 1.49B$ 14.51M2396Synthetic Dollar
TRUSD
MSUSD
FUSD
-0.03%-0.02%+0.06%$ 1.45B$ 32.01M1297Analytics
ALGOPUB
FAIR
WATCH
-0.52%-0.45%-2.14%$ 1.45B$ 112.94M11298Liquid Staking
SFLR
X33
PNDO
-1.77%-1.73%-0.04%$ 1.43B$ 217.95M15899Masternodes
FLUX
SWIFT
DIVI
-1.30%-1.30%-8.02%$ 1.42B$ 103.15M21100Restaking
RSETH
ZRC
ATA
-6.16%-6.12%+2.92%$ 1.36B$ 320.44M40

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).