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Cryptocurrency categories

We've compiled an extensive list of cryptocurrency categories to showcase the unique traits of each cryptocurrency. The categories are sorted by their 24-hour average price change. Click on any category to explore detailed information about the cryptocurrencies within it.

Name24h avg. price (%)Market cap24h volumeGainers/LosersTop coins
1
Asset Management+79.80%$12.29B$67.58M
30 / 23
2
Political Memes+54.82%$825.49M$182.83M
30 / 27
3
Marketplace+42.52%$109.60B$2.68B
60 / 41
4
Reddit Points+16.63%$3.28M$748.09
1 / 1
5
Binance Megadrop+15.93%$84.25M$239.29M
4 / 1
6
Quantum-Resistant+12.92%$4.40B$629.57M
14 / 3
7
Lumia Ecosystem+7.91%$9.15M$2.91M
1 / 1
LUMIA/--/--
8
Everscale Ecosystem+7.89%$15.25B$1.66B
4 / 1
9
Kadena Ecosystem+7.04%$6.29B$458.86M
3 / 1
10
Events+6.66%$3.56M$44,311.29
1 / 3
AVT/CST/--
11
WLFI Ecosystem+6.59%$15.70B$2.03B
10 / 6
12
Trustswap Launchpad+6.53%$4.88M$977,495.55
8 / 1
13
LedgerPrime Portfolio+6.37%$325.52M$34.27M
7 / 1
14
Rollups+6.11%$1.59B$203.74M
13 / 8
ARB/IMX/--
15
Arcade Games+6.00%$127.24M$25.02M
12 / 14
16
Modular Blockchain+5.63%$3.40B$409.61M
19 / 12
NEAR/--/--
17
Four.Meme Ecosystem+4.84%$684.94M$726.05M
49 / 66
18
Restaking+4.79%$39.32B$315.43M
23 / 7
19
Stablecoin Protocol+4.62%$1.20B$129.62M
7 / 1
20
USV Portfolio+4.40%$1.62T$62.42B
6 / 2
21
AI Memes+4.31%$708.42M$86.17M
56 / 51
22
eGirl Capital Portfolio+4.11%$1.77B$639.18M
8 / 3
LDO/MON/--
23
DN404+4.02%$64,697.52$25.49
1 / 1
SHEB/--/--
24
BoostVC Portfolio+3.81%$1.63T$63.36B
14 / 1
XMR/--/--
25
TradFi Assets (Derivatives)+3.69%$0.00$0.00
54 / 6
26
Base Ecosystem+3.61%$54.98B$4.02B
499 / 344
--/--/--
27
Atomicals Ecosystem+3.48%$6.25B$452.75M
2 / 1
28
MetisDAO Ecosystem+3.45%$6.27B$456.68M
3 / 1
29
Apertum Ecosystem+3.42%$184.10B$80.50B
1 / 2
30
BNB Chain Ecosystem+3.36%$157.29B$12.26B
1712 / 1149
WBETH/--/--
31
Tokenized Stock+3.34%$7.64B$768.96M
210 / 29
32
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
SOL/ADA/--
33
Circle Ventures Portfolio+3.28%$2.74B$483.96M
7 / 3
34
Yearn Partnerships+3.24%$147.19M$24.02M
6 / 2
35
Galaxy Digital Portfolio+3.18%$1.45T$44.84B
19 / 5
XRP/--/--
36
Gemini Frontier Fund+3.15%$10.98M$2.13M
1 / 1
MAV/--/--
37
Ethereum Ecosystem+3.05%$417.49B$32.73B
1991 / 946
--/--/--
38
ONDO Ecosystem+3.04%$2.08B$260.57M
227 / 31
39
Zero Knowledge Proofs+2.88%$7.66B$1.76B
47 / 28
40
Memes+2.86%$28.95B$3.06B
1009 / 860
41
Multicoin Capital Portfolio+2.85%$1.76T$69.40B
24 / 11
--/--/--
42
Perp DEX coins+2.77%$12.73B$846.38M
25 / 13
43
Loyalty+2.68%$248.53M$10.27M
6 / 8
44
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
ICP/STX/--
45
ParaFi Capital+2.66%$4.41B$450.77M
10 / 4
46
Tokenized Assets+2.60%$13.18B$1.90B
364 / 62
47
Monad Ecosystem+2.56%$114.44B$15.32B
12 / 6
USDC/--/--
48
DuckSTARTER+2.55%$5.28M$121,953.7
4 / 2
49
Paradigm Portfolio+2.54%$1.63T$63.16B
16 / 7
--/--/--
50
Rebase+2.49%$37.10M$20,835.32
3 / 1

FAQ

Why are there so many cryptocurrency categories?

The blockchain ecosystem has grown into a thriving and diverse space. To help investors navigate different sectors, various cryptocurrency categories have been established. These categories can be broadly classified into four major types, each with several subcategories:

Public chain ecosystems: Includes Bitcoin ecosystem, Ethereum ecosystem, Arbitrum ecosystem, zkSync Era ecosystem, and more.

Institutional investment portfolios: Covers projects backed by firms such as a16z, DCG, Galaxy Digital, and Multicoin Capital.

Industry concepts: Covers concepts like Metaverse, DeFi, NFTs, Web3, DAOs, stablecoins, Layer-2, rollups, memecoins, play-to-earn, and mineable tokens.

Use cases: Focuses on real-life applications like gaming, AI and big data, sports, education, and more.

Is the number of cryptocurrency categories fixed?

No, the number of cryptocurrency categories is not fixed. As the blockchain industry evolves and new trends emerge, new categories are continuously added over time.

How is the total market capitalization of each cryptocurrency category calculated?

The total market capitalization of each cryptocurrency category is calculated by adding up the market caps of all the cryptocurrencies within that category.

How do cryptocurrency categories help with investing?

Cryptocurrency categories offer two main benefits for investors:

1. They allow investors to compare the performance of cryptocurrencies within the same category, making it easier to identify promising investment opportunities.

2. When certain sectors gain momentum, projects within the relevant category often experience significant market activity. Categories help investors quickly assess market dynamics and capitalize on emerging trends.