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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
SPECTRA
MPH
BOND
+10.61%+10.62%+18.55%$ 438.03M$ 90.58M8152Crypto-Backed Tokens
WASTR
WPLS
WEVER
+17.63%+17.65%+0.67%$ 426.34M$ 2.26B131153LRTfi
PENDLE
+11.41%+11.41%+20.90%$ 414.58M$ 87.14M1154Yield Tokenization Protocol
PENDLE
SPECTRA
MPH
+11.45%+11.45%+20.94%$ 413.57M$ 87.11M4155CeFi
PAIRS
MPS
GKN
+0.53%+0.53%-2.99%$ 389.52M$ 5.68M11156Sports
PFL
ATWO
BLOCK
-0.40%-0.42%+0.95%$ 375.16M$ 49.29M84157Base Meme
$SHARBI
LATENIGHTONBASE
DOCKERZXBT
-0.79%-0.75%-40.78%$ 363.65M$ 34.90M218158Account Abstraction
PLR
ROUTE
ZERO
+0.93%+0.94%-2.17%$ 358.24M$ 33.06M19159RPG
E4C
SIDUS
OKI
+1.45%+1.45%+0.30%$ 337.97M$ 39.45M65160Yield Aggregator
LVVA
HAR
KAON
-0.40%-0.40%-4.50%$ 329.11M$ 13.44M37161Decentralized Science (DeSci)
GRC
CARDIO
AIDD
+0.53%+0.75%+3.71%$ 321.74M$ 13.23M53162TimeFi
PIEVERSE
-1.84%-1.82%-9.17%$ 315.11M$ 3.00M1163Midas Liquid Yield Tokens
MSYRUPUSDP
MHYPERBTC
MBTC
+0.10%+0.10%0.00%$ 289.31M--17164Synthetic Issuer
AWE
CTX
MIR
+1.88%+1.78%+0.32%$ 284.97M$ 10.64M12165Synthetic
CYSFLR
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
BAC
FRAX
USTC
0.00%+0.00%-0.28%$ 272.85M$ 2.05M3169Simulation Games
SAND
WILD
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
RUM
VEE
SOUL
+1.14%+1.14%-0.40%$ 255.81M$ 17.47M18172Tokenized Silver
XAGM
SLVR
KAG
-1.61%-1.60%-6.99%$ 245.28M$ 1.01M5173Bank-Issued Stablecoin
EURCV
EURI
USDCV
-0.34%-0.33%-0.81%$ 241.74M$ 103.08M3174InfoFi
COOKIE
KAITO
TRAC
+0.27%+0.27%+1.60%$ 239.24M$ 16.97M8175Gaming Platform
CATHEON
GMRX
$BAES
+0.26%+0.24%+4.62%$ 231.75M$ 36.40M47176Yield Optimizer
STB
EQB
LVVA
-0.92%-0.91%-5.59%$ 228.71M$ 6.86M16177BONK.fun Ecosystem
IMOUT
BOSS
BEPE
-5.67%-5.66%-11.10%$ 214.55M$ 50.93M55178Card Games
CTA
WF
UNA
+0.54%+0.54%+3.29%$ 213.36M$ 16.40M26179Wojak-Themed
SOY
COPE
CHAD
+8.55%+8.56%+15.54%$ 206.95M$ 9.69M18180Avalanche L1
GUN
NUMI
3ULL
+1.54%+1.56%+5.44%$ 198.67M$ 14.51M16181Trading Bots
CRONUS
OK
OWL1
+2.06%+2.06%+19.42%$ 196.60M$ 16.89M25182Breeding
ALPA
HXD
FP
+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
SOLANA
NOOSUM
WAP
-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
BURN
RYFT
+8.75%+8.76%+16.38%$ 181.92M$ 8.19M11188Insurance
NAYM
CDT
UNN
+1.91%+1.99%+2.42%$ 179.09M$ 4.70M14189Gaming Marketplace
$JPT
SOUL
GMRX
+0.84%+0.76%+24.99%$ 177.66M$ 14.96M13190Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)
DYM
ALTLAYER
ANKR
+1.96%+2.05%+5.01%$ 175.90M$ 31.96M6191Cybersecurity
CDT
LISA
QST
+2.65%+2.56%-2.24%$ 175.50M$ 11.57M26192Celebrity-Themed
FAFO
$NRG
WAP
-2.14%-2.13%-3.17%$ 173.53M$ 3.03M17193Communication
ESIM
KIN
PIRATE
+1.68%+1.62%-9.17%$ 170.60M$ 12.89M15194Robinhood Chain Stocks Ecosystem
BB
F
ELF
+4.58%+4.57%+5.23%$ 169.98M$ 322.16M8195NFT Marketplace
XOXNO
BORT
LOOKS
-0.37%-0.37%+4.66%$ 167.29M$ 26.39M30196JPY Stablecoin
JPYSC
CJPY
JPYM
-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
SAGA
DYDX
GEODE
-0.36%-0.38%+1.69%$ 153.30M$ 26.83M13200Inscriptions
KASPY
NACHO
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 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).