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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
Doge Chain Ecosystem+54.61%$198.77B$160.59B
11 / 1
2
Cardano Ecosystem+39.66%$50.10B$10.16B
61 / 2
3
Animal Memes+36.35%$2.03B$1.23B
43 / 9
4
US Strategic Crypto Reserve+24.87%$2.42T$143.31B
5 / 0
5
Trustswap Launchpad+23.87%$37.98M$1.65M
14 / 2
6
Political Memes+22.37%$3.63B$4.57B
98 / 18
7
Zodiac-Themed+21.39%$0.00$62,239.03
12 / 3
--/--/--
8
Polygon Ventures Portfolio+18.48%$77.35M$23.48M
6 / 1
9
Terminal of Truths+17.60%$437.39M$230.84M
3 / 1
10
Move VM (MVM)+16.56%$15.83B$2.21B
5 / 1
11
CMC Community Vote Winners+15.58%$185.83M$48.06M
45 / 6
MIGGLES/--/--
12
DN404+15.16%$2.06M$2,186.3
3 / 1
13
Pump Fun Ecosystem+15.03%$2.06B$1.64B
71 / 12
--/--/--
14
AI Agent Launchpad+14.65%$1.38B$284.68M
25 / 1
15
Moonshot+14.23%$5.92B$4.25B
9 / 1
--/--/--
16
Hybrid token standard+13.97%$85.33M$7.53M
11 / 1
17
Solana Ecosystem+13.50%$708.94B$239.76B
1807 / 206
SOL/--/--
18
IP Memes+13.42%$1.67B$477.96M
16 / 1
APE/MEW/--
19
Presale Memes+13.07%$67.90M$32.33M
4 / 1
20
Cronos Ecosystem+12.45%$231.75B$164.17B
54 / 7
WBTC/--/--
21
Reddit Points+12.15%$11.23M$237,325.32
3 / 1
22
Memes+12.15%$61.88B$13.61B
1716 / 301
23
Retail+12.03%$69.18M$26.45M
6 / 1
24
Celebrity Memes+11.96%$3.74B$3.85B
12 / 1
25
DeFAI+11.91%$1.01B$315.54M
44 / 4
AIXBT/--/--
26
Shima Capital+11.48%$46.86M$22.48M
4 / 1
27
AI Memes+11.38%$1.60B$681.59M
107 / 19
28
Intent+11.11%$385.36M$101.80M
6 / 2
29
2017/18 Alt season+10.48%$2.09T$97.92B
19 / 1
--/--/--
30
Research+10.43%$41.40B$9.89B
17 / 2
31
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+10.37%$980.71M$283.88M
63 / 5
--/--/--
32
Alleged SEC Securities+10.35%$253.73B$26.70B
38 / 5
BNB/--/--
33
Framework Ventures Portfolio+10.20%$2.15T$104.38B
15 / 1
--/--/--
34
Cat-Themed+9.91%$1.30B$293.48M
81 / 10
--/--/--
35
AI Agents+9.82%$5.04B$1.03B
154 / 22
FET/--/--
36
MultiversX Ecosystem+9.75%$57.14B$14.63B
39 / 1
37
Animal Racing+9.61%$10.85M$354,308.76
4 / 1
38
ERC404+9.59%$10.49M$2.78M
9 / 1
DEFROGS/--/--
39
Base Ecosystem+9.54%$112.61B$19.93B
597 / 93
WETH/--/--
40
Circle Ventures Portfolio+9.44%$3.91B$311.05M
10 / 1
41
Kadena Ecosystem+9.38%$311.11M$36.26M
2 / 1
42
ETH 2.0 Staking+9.31%$24.50B$73.93M
4 / 1
43
Rehypothecated Crypto+9.29%$136.72B$7.03B
157 / 16
WTRX/--/--
44
Doggone Doggerel+9.28%$46.95B$5.74B
162 / 19
BONK/--/--
45
Three Arrows Capital Portfolio+9.23%$2.17T$105.40B
27 / 4
AVAX/--/--
46
Gaming Guild+9.23%$866.63M$232.44M
14 / 2
47
CMC Crypto Yearbook 2024-25+9.12%$32.38B$5.46B
21 / 2
TON/--/--
48
Berachain Ecosystem+9.11%$21.49M$102,751.87
1 / 1
STRD/--/--
49
Genpad+8.75%$0.00$911.21
2 / 1
50
Binance Launchpad+8.72%$9.16B$1.14B
37 / 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.