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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
Move To Earn+112.73%$83.38M$60.78M
7 / 8
2
Health+94.54%$111.17M$10.94M
10 / 8
3
Velas Ecosystem+24.73%$20.86B$581.21M
6 / 4
4
Arbitrum Ecosystem+16.93%$86.46B$4.02B
177 / 267
5
Story Ecosystem+16.75%$8.19M$2.02M
3 / 1
6
Berachain Ecosystem+15.01%$47.39M$286.19M
2 / 2
7
Intent+13.31%$257.18M$36.18M
6 / 4
8
Political Memes+12.76%$1.36B$212.66M
25 / 38
9
Binance Buildkey TGE+10.62%$451.55M$86.20M
2 / 1
10
AI Agent Launchpad+10.49%$803.03M$140.63M
6 / 18
11
Clanker Ecosystem+8.77%$34.68M$9.65M
2 / 1
LUM/--/--
12
Sun Pump Ecosystem+7.94%$18.47M$10.23M
1 / 9
13
TRON Meme+6.14%$14.33M$9.51M
5 / 8
TBULL/--/--
14
Four.Meme Ecosystem+6.05%$812.95M$803.13M
36 / 70
15
Soneium Ecosystem+5.32%$20.14B$1.67B
2 / 4
16
Base Ecosystem+5.28%$79.04B$4.72B
263 / 611
--/--/--
17
Wrapped Tokens+5.17%$41.64B$2.36B
5 / 17
--/--/--
18
Bounce Launchpad+5.15%$36.17M$6.64M
3 / 4
19
BNB Chain Ecosystem+4.69%$221.85B$15.47B
1323 / 1495
20
Memes+4.49%$44.26B$4.18B
747 / 1218
21
Startup Memes+3.98%$106.13M$20.55M
1 / 1
22
Doge Chain Ecosystem+3.72%$9.38B$344.63M
7 / 2
23
E-commerce+3.39%$43.42M$2.46M
7 / 9
24
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
SOL/ADA/--
25
WLFI Ecosystem+3.24%$20.14B$1.67B
5 / 11
26
Tokenized Silver+3.05%$0.00$1.46M
4 / 1
27
TokenFi Launchpad+3.00%$521.37M$54.22M
2 / 3
28
Fan Token+2.96%$232.43M$98.48M
38 / 5
29
Cat-Themed+2.87%$623.22M$78.28M
43 / 71
30
Rebase+2.81%$36.52M$56,861.11
2 / 3
31
Kommunitas Launchpad+2.69%$5.45M$942,529.42
5 / 2
32
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
33
Bera Chain Ecosystem+2.49%$9.76B$665.65M
5 / 10
34
Gaming+2.47%$9.32B$2.54B
217 / 353
RENDER/--/--
35
Seedify+2.41%$53.33M$7.67M
7 / 9
36
DeSci+2.37%$525.64M$61.12M
17 / 18
37
Oxbull+2.19%$14.52M$2.72M
6 / 4
38
Xlayer Ecosystem+2.12%$33.75B$1.92B
3 / 6
--/--/--
39
Binance Megadrop+1.93%$148.26M$43.14M
2 / 2
40
Fantom Ecosystem+1.82%$36.71B$2.47B
42 / 57
--/--/--
41
DuckSTARTER+1.80%$6.12M$103,469.62
4 / 3
42
Privacy Blockchain+1.78%$9.26B$299.19M
19 / 21
43
Internet Capital Markets+1.73%$430.01M$188.37M
43 / 32
44
Ethereum Ecosystem+1.73%$602.69B$29.09B
1188 / 1655
45
Sports+1.73%$744.24M$247.47M
30 / 12
CHZ/--/--
46
TradFi Assets (Derivatives)+1.61%$0.00$0.00
2 / 1
XAU/--/--
47
Privacy Coins+1.59%$20.95B$1.45B
34 / 30
48
Transport+1.51%$14.73M$846,505.69
2 / 1
49
Olympus Pro Ecosystem+1.47%$498.98M$51.71M
6 / 16
50
Cybersecurity+1.38%$102.96M$915.31M
5 / 11

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.

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