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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
TMX
NOTE
PENDLE
+5.71%+5.74%+15.13%$ 414.59M$ 85.77M8152CeFi
CHANGE
MPS
VSN
-0.87%-1.25%+11.39%$ 404.66M$ 7.71M11153LRTfi
PENDLE
+7.47%+7.50%+21.43%$ 388.92M$ 69.77M1154Yield Tokenization Protocol
SPECTRA
ATLAS
PENDLE
+7.49%+7.52%+21.90%$ 387.86M$ 69.75M4155Account Abstraction
EDEN
ROUTE
PLR
+0.10%+0.03%+4.81%$ 375.98M$ 65.97M19156Sports
PFL
TIGRES
VASCO
-0.18%-0.24%+3.93%$ 375.88M$ 53.31M83157Yield Aggregator
BIFI
HAR
KAON
-5.30%-5.33%+0.64%$ 356.19M$ 34.64M37158Base Meme
CONDO
KART
$SHARBI
-3.87%-3.91%+27.77%$ 350.52M$ 43.13M219159TimeFi
PIEVERSE
+10.60%+9.28%+10.36%$ 338.40M$ 38.20M1160Decentralized Science (DeSci)
AUBRAI
HYDRA
CARDIO
-1.86%-2.50%+5.53%$ 334.02M$ 14.24M54161Echo Launchpad
LAB
XPL
+3.47%+3.47%+10.41%$ 314.30M$ 65.63M2162Synthetic Issuer
AWE
MTLX
DAFI
-1.14%-1.15%+4.34%$ 297.16M$ 18.12M12163Intent
ACX
PSP
ROUTE
+1.23%+1.40%+10.69%$ 294.83M$ 30.81M13164Midas Liquid Yield Tokens
MBASIS
MWIN
MGLO
+0.29%+0.29%+0.72%$ 294.22M--17165Synthetic
MSUSD
DAFI
MSETH
-1.12%-1.14%+4.38%$ 292.98M$ 24.57M17166Simulation Games
SAND
MONI
MARS4
+0.05%+0.04%+4.17%$ 289.86M$ 53.01M7167Seigniorage
FRAX
BAC
USTC
+0.38%+0.38%+1.33%$ 276.64M$ 4.19M3168Telegram Apps
OPUL
ZOO
CRONUS
+0.63%+0.66%-44.66%$ 268.48M$ 69.06M93169Tokenized Silver
KAG
STT
XAGM
+1.44%+1.44%+1.98%$ 262.15M$ 1.62M5170InfoFi
BMT
DCK
TRAC
+0.84%-0.07%+6.64%$ 253.42M$ 28.79M8171Yield Optimizer
EQB
STB
PNP
-2.99%-3.01%+3.09%$ 250.48M$ 9.13M16172BONK.fun Ecosystem
HOSICO
BEPE
CAPY
+6.73%+6.77%+68.09%$ 246.98M$ 94.76M56173Bank-Issued Stablecoin
USDCV
EURCV
EURI
-0.47%-0.46%+2.08%$ 237.14M$ 47.77M3174Gaming Platform
XSEED
MYRIA
CATHEON
-1.35%-0.96%+9.70%$ 234.04M$ 62.11M47175Card Games
ORO
CTA
ANOME
-1.46%-1.46%+5.09%$ 215.67M$ 27.18M27176Metagovernance
CVX
INDEX
AURA
-4.11%-4.14%+1.28%$ 213.12M$ 7.21M4177Communication
SESH
ESIM
SYLO
-3.03%-2.99%+7.04%$ 195.64M$ 12.28M16178Prediction Market Tools
BASED
PCULE
ANON
+17.03%+17.36%+56.35%$ 195.56M$ 35.00M8179Axie Infinity Ecosystem
SLP
AXS
-0.17%-0.17%+6.42%$ 193.07M$ 24.29M2180Avalanche L1
GUN
COQ
NUMI
-0.02%-0.02%+3.34%$ 191.75M$ 15.37M15181Breeding
RBW
ALPA
FP
-0.26%-0.56%+6.40%$ 190.24M$ 23.19M12182Terminal of Truths
FARTCOIN
SYDNEY
MANA
-3.85%-3.93%+10.15%$ 188.29M$ 36.31M6183Parody Meme
BARRON
ANSEMCAT
SQUID
-0.85%-0.62%+30.20%$ 187.80M$ 14.46M64184Synthetic Asset
FEUSD
IUSD
MSETH
-0.08%-0.05%0.00%$ 186.23M$ 7.69M16185Insurance
CDT
REUSDE
DIP
-3.18%-3.18%-0.74%$ 182.65M$ 5.06M14186Celebrity-Themed
MM
WYAC
MOTHER
+2.47%+2.71%+45.65%$ 177.91M$ 4.59M19187Cybersecurity
CDT
UFI
CIPHER
-0.32%-0.36%+3.09%$ 177.79M$ 24.60M26188Wojak-Themed
AMELIAJAK
WOJAK
ONE
-7.30%-7.34%+9.10%$ 173.49M$ 6.10M18189NFT Marketplace
TDROP
XOXNO
BRUSH
-6.76%-6.74%-6.61%$ 170.81M$ 20.30M30190Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)
DYM
ALTLAYER
ANKR
-0.61%-0.60%+1.89%$ 170.18M$ 27.73M6191Trading Bots
VTRADING
TRILLIONS
CRONUS
+2.81%+2.80%+21.73%$ 167.08M$ 15.68M25192JPY Stablecoin
JPYSC
CJPY
JPYC
+1.15%+1.16%+3.23%$ 162.23M$ 100.59K6193Inscriptions
INS
ORDS
NACHO
+2.43%+2.42%+11.52%$ 160.59M$ 20.29M14194Appchains
SAGA
LAT
DUCK
-0.89%-0.82%+7.57%$ 158.96M$ 24.51M13195Quest-to-Earn
WURK
BOOST
EARNFI
+0.13%+0.12%+2.44%$ 158.52M$ 4.57M17196Trading Card RWA Platform
READY
COLLECT
CHARRED
+2.82%+3.01%-24.09%$ 155.72M$ 12.67M4197Securitize Ecosystem
HINC
SECZ
STAC
+0.03%+0.03%+0.28%$ 153.81M--3198Yearn Ecosystem
PICKLE
CVP
KAON
-2.55%-2.36%+11.94%$ 153.36M$ 48.83M10199Gaming Marketplace
9BIT
SOUL
SHINJUKU
+0.78%+0.73%+7.79%$ 151.60M$ 28.92M12200Hybrid Token Standards
TSLAR
OCP404
RYFT
-8.69%-8.74%+10.83%$ 151.02M$ 4.72M11

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).