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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
SQT
DENT
RIZ
+0.87%+0.74%-5.55%$ 8.11B$ 714.76M19052Stablecoin Issuer
ELX
TRIBE
CAPA
+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
BAL
+0.87%+0.66%-12.56%$ 6.44B$ 1.49B955Privacy Blockchain
SCRT
SAL
VRSC
+0.10%+0.01%-8.50%$ 6.20B$ 163.85M3656Binance Launchpool
BTCST
UNFI
D
-0.08%-0.20%-9.67%$ 5.93B$ 1.34B5757Launchpad
UFO
VVVEITY
LAUNCH
+4.35%+4.37%-3.50%$ 5.47B$ 1.35B15558Tokenized Commodities
EXAG
SILV
STT
+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
XAUM
KAU
GLDY
+0.51%+0.51%-1.36%$ 5.09B$ 403.10M1861Lending/Borrowing Protocols
TUNA
MAG
QUIVER
+1.62%+1.52%-7.10%$ 4.94B$ 429.73M6462NFT
SETZ
LOOKS
OIK
+2.22%+2.14%-1.39%$ 4.56B$ 523.73M39163Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)
XNO
UBX
GBYTE
-0.38%-0.44%-4.97%$ 4.52B$ 84.87M1264Crypto-backed Stablecoin
DLLR
GRAI
IST
+0.38%+0.39%+0.15%$ 4.32B$ 355.51M5965Layer 0 (L0)
CELL
ATONE
GEEQ
-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
CRU
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
BUFO
HEARING
$SNIFF
-0.18%-0.29%-13.78%$ 3.37B$ 834.28M103070AI Agents
ANTE
RIZ
HYRE
-0.58%-0.58%+5.21%$ 3.30B$ 516.31M46171Gaming (GameFi)
TTG
OIK
ARENA
+1.43%+1.44%+3.56%$ 3.25B$ 322.42M54272Neobank
AVICI
$CLAWBANK
MNT
+1.44%+1.34%-0.32%$ 3.01B$ 213.97M1273Wallets
SATU
RZR
COLD
+1.99%+2.00%+1.86%$ 2.97B$ 93.44M7374Payment Solutions
PAYU
VCC
X420
+3.34%+3.27%-6.48%$ 2.90B$ 211.46M8175Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
APYUSD
JRUSDAT
WITRY
-0.07%-0.05%-6.04%$ 2.73B$ 31.96M7776Yield-Bearing Tokens
JRUSDAT
TCY
AVLT
+0.12%+0.13%+1.11%$ 2.60B$ 7.91M8977AI Applications
DUEL
MA
VIBE
-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
YEET
DAHOOD
PAWS
+1.46%+1.53%-3.20%$ 2.41B$ 278.49M11080Binance Launchpad
BAND
BETA
VOXEL
+0.36%+0.29%+0.13%$ 2.26B$ 282.71M3081US Treasury-backed Stablecoin
USDM1
USDY
SUSD
-0.09%-0.07%+0.68%$ 2.25B$ 4.44M882Decentralized Identifier (DID)
AVC
ADNS
SNS
+5.16%+5.03%-3.70%$ 2.18B$ 214.30M5183Tokenized Stocks
MRNAX
AMBRX
MAX
+5.02%+5.00%+8.45%$ 2.07B$ 776.88M30384Tokenized Credit
STAC
PC0000097
PC0000031
+0.01%+0.01%+0.20%$ 2.04B--1585Frog-Themed
PEEZY
RWOG
BUFO
+2.25%+2.11%-4.44%$ 1.97B$ 347.06M9186Metaverse
ARV
SWORLD
SIDUS
+0.70%+0.65%+5.28%$ 1.94B$ 142.36M11787The Boy’s Club
SANTAPEPE
PODGE
PEEZY
+2.37%+2.23%-4.04%$ 1.85B$ 296.96M10588Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
ERN
LSK
GSWIFT
+2.04%+1.85%-3.97%$ 1.81B$ 272.33M1289AI Framework
GITBANK
DULUS
SEND
+1.07%+1.01%-4.59%$ 1.81B$ 369.43M11190Rollup
HEZ
MYRIA
CTSI
-0.04%-0.12%-18.50%$ 1.78B$ 341.47M2591Binance Wallet IDO
THQ
BOMB
JOJO
-0.42%-0.50%-6.68%$ 1.64B$ 203.88M5392Storage
OCEAN
JKL
RCHV
+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
UFO
SIDUS
VEMP
+1.72%+1.74%+10.17%$ 1.56B$ 141.00M17695Algorithmic Stablecoin
ALUSD
JPYT
HYDT
+0.97%+0.99%+0.53%$ 1.54B$ 7.59M1696Masternodes
PRCY
COSA
RTM
+2.13%+2.07%-11.36%$ 1.47B$ 168.93M2197Synthetic Dollar
USDAI
MSUSD
FUSD
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 1.45B$ 72.37M1298Liquid Staking
HGRAM
VOUCH
VPLS
+1.99%+1.93%-2.36%$ 1.43B$ 368.13M15899Analytics
WATCH
PPW
ALGOPUB
+2.96%+2.81%-5.61%$ 1.42B$ 168.75M113100Restaking
KYROS
YNETHX
OBOL
+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).