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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
BOND
SPECTRA
+5.71%+5.74%+15.13%$ 414.59M$ 85.77M8152CeFi
CHANGE
BORG
VSN
-0.87%-1.25%+11.39%$ 404.66M$ 7.71M11153LRTfi
PENDLE
+7.47%+7.50%+21.43%$ 388.92M$ 69.77M1154Yield Tokenization Protocol
ATLAS
SPECTRA
PENDLE
+7.49%+7.52%+21.90%$ 387.86M$ 69.75M4155Account Abstraction
EDEN
SEND
PLR
+0.10%+0.03%+4.81%$ 375.98M$ 65.97M19156Sports
VASCO
YBO
PFL
-0.18%-0.24%+3.93%$ 375.88M$ 53.31M83157Yield Aggregator
SPECTRA
BIFI
KAON
-5.30%-5.33%+0.64%$ 356.19M$ 34.64M37158Base Meme
CONDO
CYB3RWR3N
$SHARBI
-3.87%-3.91%+27.77%$ 350.52M$ 43.13M219159TimeFi
PIEVERSE
+10.60%+9.28%+10.36%$ 338.40M$ 38.20M1160Decentralized Science (DeSci)
AXGT
CARDIO
NEURON
-1.86%-2.50%+5.53%$ 334.02M$ 14.24M54161Echo Launchpad
LAB
XPL
+3.47%+3.47%+10.41%$ 314.30M$ 65.63M2162Synthetic Issuer
MET
MIR
AWE
-1.14%-1.15%+4.34%$ 297.16M$ 18.12M12163Intent
SYMM
ENSO
OOOO
+1.23%+1.40%+10.69%$ 294.83M$ 30.81M13164Midas Liquid Yield Tokens
MBASIS
MEDGE
MGLO
+0.29%+0.29%+0.72%$ 294.22M--17165Synthetic
MSUSD
CYSFLR
MIR
-1.12%-1.14%+4.38%$ 292.98M$ 24.57M17166Simulation Games
SAND
WILD
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
BOMB
GOATS
PAWS
+0.63%+0.66%-44.66%$ 268.48M$ 69.06M93169Tokenized Silver
SLVR
XAGM
KAG
+1.44%+1.44%+1.98%$ 262.15M$ 1.62M5170InfoFi
RETAIL
BMT
TRAC
+0.84%-0.07%+6.64%$ 253.42M$ 28.79M8171Yield Optimizer
STB
PNP
YEET
-2.99%-3.01%+3.09%$ 250.48M$ 9.13M16172BONK.fun Ecosystem
BEPE
JAIL
ANDREA
+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
CHAMP
HYBUX
MYRIA
-1.35%-0.96%+9.70%$ 234.04M$ 62.11M47175Card Games
FINA
UNA
XETA
-1.46%-1.46%+5.09%$ 215.67M$ 27.18M27176Metagovernance
CVX
INDEX
AURA
-4.11%-4.14%+1.28%$ 213.12M$ 7.21M4177Communication
ESIM
KIN
SYLO
-3.03%-2.99%+7.04%$ 195.64M$ 12.28M16178Prediction Market Tools
BASED
UAI
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
WRP
NUMI
-0.02%-0.02%+3.34%$ 191.75M$ 15.37M15181Breeding
BCMC
PYM
FP
-0.26%-0.56%+6.40%$ 190.24M$ 23.19M12182Terminal of Truths
CATGF
SYDNEY
GOAT
-3.85%-3.93%+10.15%$ 188.29M$ 36.31M6183Parody Meme
WUD
ANSEMCAT
SQUID
-0.85%-0.62%+30.20%$ 187.80M$ 14.46M64184Synthetic Asset
IUSD
JRUSDAT
MSETH
-0.08%-0.05%0.00%$ 186.23M$ 7.69M16185Insurance
RE
CDT
DIP
-3.18%-3.18%-0.74%$ 182.65M$ 5.06M14186Celebrity-Themed
N3ON
MM
MOTHER
+2.47%+2.71%+45.65%$ 177.91M$ 4.59M19187Cybersecurity
QST
CIPHER
HAPI
-0.32%-0.36%+3.09%$ 177.79M$ 24.60M26188Wojak-Themed
BOOMER
COPE
ALONE
-7.30%-7.34%+9.10%$ 173.49M$ 6.10M18189NFT Marketplace
TDROP
XOXNO
LOOKS
-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
JPYM
JPYSC
JPYC
+1.15%+1.16%+3.23%$ 162.23M$ 100.59K6193Inscriptions
TURT
ORDS
NACHO
+2.43%+2.42%+11.52%$ 160.59M$ 20.29M14194Appchains
IVT
SYND
STARS
-0.89%-0.82%+7.57%$ 158.96M$ 24.51M13195Quest-to-Earn
JMPT
BOOST
WURK
+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
SUSHI
CVP
KAON
-2.55%-2.36%+11.94%$ 153.36M$ 48.83M10199Gaming Marketplace
SOUL
HYBUX
NEUROS
+0.78%+0.73%+7.79%$ 151.60M$ 28.92M12200Hybrid Token Standards
TSLAR
NPC
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).