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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

201Bitcoin Meme

-5.95%-6.04%+30.78%$ 145.61M$ 1.66M4 202Gaming Marketplace

-1.75%-1.75%-1.08%$ 145.08M$ 36.69M13 203Communication

+3.99%+3.99%+11.56%$ 142.96M$ 14.86M16 204NFTFi

-3.42%-3.37%-10.06%$ 140.85M$ 16.05M53 205Yearn Ecosystem

-3.76%-3.75%-3.51%$ 139.07M$ 33.24M10 206Impossible Finance Launchpad

-1.72%-1.76%-1.17%$ 138.77M$ 9.55M8 207Pons Launchpad

+25.15%+24.49%+88.92%$ 133.93M$ 22.86M13 208Celebrity-Themed

-1.47%-1.49%-0.88%$ 117.51M$ 2.59M19 209Zoo-Themed

-3.67%-3.73%-5.07%$ 112.96M$ 23.06M23 210Trading Bots

-3.53%-3.52%+9.50%$ 112.96M$ 12.72M24 211BRC-20

-2.69%-2.66%-2.32%$ 110.53M$ 18.20M9 212Music

-3.17%-3.14%-1.53%$ 108.95M$ 5.53M19 213Nest Ecosystem

+0.69%+0.69%+4.67%$ 106.70M--8 214Energy

-1.14%-1.17%+1.42%$ 106.12M$ 2.83M16 215Tokenized Real Estate

-1.86%-1.80%+2.00%$ 105.34M$ 2.01M23 216Bridged Stablecoin

-8.94%-8.60%+907,665.72%$ 104.89M$ 1.49B18 217Capital Launchpad (Kaito)

-3.71%-3.65%-1.94%$ 99.50M$ 7.33M9 218Arcade Games

+6.54%+6.45%+5.40%$ 98.70M$ 18.53M29 219Tap to Earn

-1.86%-1.89%-1.32%$ 91.49M$ 14.32M14 220Layer 3 (L3)

+3.83%+3.83%+2.51%$ 88.69M$ 43.70M11 221Prediction Market Tools

-11.30%-11.36%-1.27%$ 86.73M$ 12.28M9 222Clanker Ecosystem

-5.87%-6.43%-2.28%$ 86.16M$ 5.18M75 223Retail

-0.90%-0.99%+1.94%$ 86.05M$ 6.64M21 224BONK.fun Ecosystem

-8.68%-8.63%-5.90%$ 82.70M$ 14.21M61 225Olympus Pro Ecosystem

+7.91%+7.66%-2.45%$ 82.28M$ 8.60M19 226TikTok Meme

-5.52%-5.53%-1.29%$ 80.81M$ 16.55M15 227IP

-1.75%-1.53%-6.23%$ 77.98M$ 4.10M11 228DaoMaker Launchpad

-0.31%-0.40%+1.01%$ 77.70M$ 21.25M41 229Charity

-1.14%-1.93%+5.98%$ 76.77M$ 6.78M32 230Farcaster Ecosystem

-3.07%-3.78%-3.55%$ 75.59M$ 2.93M26 231Regenerative Finance (ReFi)

-3.49%-3.51%-3.79%$ 67.00M$ 900.96K16 232Legal

-0.15%-0.15%+0.35%$ 66.37M$ 1.11M3 233E-commerce

-3.11%-2.95%-0.19%$ 66.31M$ 2.18M26 234Marketing

+4.28%+4.25%+1.21%$ 61.56M$ 4.97M22 235Adventure Games

+2.40%+2.30%+12.54%$ 60.54M$ 15.62M21 236Education

-0.24%-0.23%+8.10%$ 56.89M$ 21.20M20 237Healthcare

-0.62%-0.61%+2.25%$ 54.32M$ 2.35M19 238Tokenized Pre-IPO Stocks

+1.44%+1.43%+1.50%$ 53.49M$ 2.06M6 239Memorial Themed

-3.24%-3.26%-25.85%$ 51.79M$ 13.06M7 240Commodity-backed Stablecoin

0.00%0.00%+0.13%$ 50.07M$ 0.011 241Robinhood Chain Stocks Ecosystem

+10.49%+10.50%+32.15%$ 48.99M$ 128.89M9 242CHF Stablecoin

-0.06%-0.06%+0.30%$ 48.16M$ 449.48K5 243MMO

-6.98%-6.96%-26.87%$ 48.05M$ 17.84M34 244Binance Megadrop

-3.83%-3.83%-0.69%$ 47.49M$ 14.09M3 245Binance Buildkey TGE

-9.76%-9.74%-22.56%$ 47.30M$ 16.58M3 246Action Games

-7.89%-7.93%-5.40%$ 46.44M$ 6.33M50 247Tourism

-3.91%-3.95%+17.19%$ 44.80M$ 15.40M10 248Poolz Finance Launchpad

-3.49%-3.59%-4.10%$ 42.56M$ 2.63M12 249Strategy Games

+0.85%+0.99%-4.16%$ 42.43M$ 24.22M30 250Augmented Reality

+0.27%+0.24%-6.19%$ 42.29M$ 275.99K8

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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.

What is the difference between an ecosystem and a crypto sector?

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).