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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
NCN
DENT
SUIDEPIN
+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
WETH
YFI
+0.87%+0.66%-12.56%$ 6.44B$ 1.49B955Privacy Blockchain
OCT
DRGX
VRSC
+0.10%+0.01%-8.50%$ 6.20B$ 163.85M3656Binance Launchpool
NTRN
D
UNFI
-0.08%-0.20%-9.67%$ 5.93B$ 1.34B5757Launchpad
REVS
SQR
UNIHOOD
+4.35%+4.37%-3.50%$ 5.47B$ 1.35B15558Tokenized Commodities
KAU
SILV
GLDT
+0.67%+0.67%-1.41%$ 5.38B$ 413.25M3259Bitcoin Fork
BSV
SHA
XEC
+1.81%+1.74%-11.02%$ 5.09B$ 246.54M560Tokenized Gold
DGLD
KAU
GLDT
+0.51%+0.51%-1.36%$ 5.09B$ 403.10M1861Lending/Borrowing Protocols
ZERO
CEL
ALPACA
+1.62%+1.52%-7.10%$ 4.94B$ 429.73M6462NFT
DOGL
HOPIUM
SETZ
+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
PXDC
BREAD
RAI
+0.38%+0.39%+0.15%$ 4.32B$ 355.51M5965Layer 0 (L0)
CELL
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
BXX
KARMA
PLUTUS
+0.07%+0.14%-1.71%$ 3.58B$ 11.02M769Solana Meme
NEKO
DELUSIONAL
$SNIFF
-0.18%-0.29%-13.78%$ 3.37B$ 834.28M103070AI Agents
DIRA
CRUST
MISATO
-0.58%-0.58%+5.21%$ 3.30B$ 516.31M46171Gaming (GameFi)
WLF
GABLE
HOLD
+1.43%+1.44%+3.56%$ 3.25B$ 322.42M54172Neobank
AVICI
TITN
MNT
+1.44%+1.34%-0.32%$ 3.01B$ 213.97M1273Wallets
NOXO
OCT
QBIT
+1.99%+2.00%+1.86%$ 2.97B$ 93.44M7374Payment Solutions
PAYU
RDD
VOY
+3.34%+3.27%-6.48%$ 2.90B$ 211.46M8175Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
IUSD
JRUSDAT
SDUSD
-0.07%-0.05%-6.04%$ 2.73B$ 31.96M7776Yield-Bearing Tokens
XBONZO
TCY
AVLT
+0.12%+0.13%+1.11%$ 2.60B$ 7.91M8977AI Applications
SLEUTH
DUEL
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
COMMON
RLY
YEET
+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
CTUSD
USDO
-0.09%-0.07%+0.68%$ 2.25B$ 4.44M882Decentralized Identifier (DID)
SNS
BASEID
CRED
+5.16%+5.03%-3.70%$ 2.18B$ 214.30M5183Tokenized Stocks
JPMX
UBERX
LLYX
+5.02%+5.00%+8.45%$ 2.07B$ 776.88M26684Tokenized Credit
STAC
PC0000097
PC0000031
+0.01%+0.01%+0.20%$ 2.04B--1585Frog-Themed
POPFROG
PEEZY
LEGEND
+2.25%+2.11%-4.44%$ 1.97B$ 347.06M9186Metaverse
MCRT
SIDUS
VEMP
+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
CLAUNCH
MIROSHARK
DULUS
+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
KILO
CUDIS
PRAI
-0.42%-0.50%-6.68%$ 1.64B$ 203.88M5392Storage
ZCN
IAG
RSS3
+3.03%+2.84%+0.59%$ 1.61B$ 216.68M3493Morpho Ecosystem
GTWETHP
STEAKETH
STEAKETH
+0.94%+0.92%-10.24%$ 1.59B$ 27.46M2394Play To Earn
SIDUS
HOLD
VEMP
+1.72%+1.74%+10.17%$ 1.56B$ 141.00M17695Algorithmic Stablecoin
USDS
USDM
EURM
+0.97%+0.99%+0.53%$ 1.54B$ 7.59M1696Masternodes
WVIC
DIVI
PRCY
+2.13%+2.07%-11.36%$ 1.47B$ 168.93M2197Synthetic Dollar
USDAI
UUSD
FUSD
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 1.45B$ 72.37M1298Liquid Staking
THL
VPLS
VOUCH
+1.99%+1.93%-2.36%$ 1.43B$ 368.13M15899Analytics
OMNI
OCULA
ALGOPUB
+2.96%+2.81%-5.61%$ 1.42B$ 168.75M113100Restaking
CARROT
KYSOL
SLAY
+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).