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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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
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C4E
EVR
TOMI
+1.05%+0.98%+0.86%$ 2.32T$ 68.60B5962Layer 1 (L1)
C4E
EVR
ICE
+1.03%+0.95%+0.86%$ 2.29T$ 65.20B3613Proof of Work (PoW)
JKC
DERO
EVR
+0.82%+0.80%+0.40%$ 1.68T$ 33.76B1394World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
USDT
B
+0.56%+0.47%+0.48%$ 608.76B$ 93.22B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
IXO
JKL
TOMI
+1.44%+1.22%+1.74%$ 511.96B$ 29.46B1306Made in USA
BLD
AXOL
BONSAI
+1.66%+1.49%+3.09%$ 331.43B$ 26.72B2617Stablecoins
JEUR
YU
GYEN
-0.12%-0.10%-0.45%$ 316.70B$ 72.98B2898USD Stablecoin
LUAUSD
YU
MUSD
-0.11%-0.13%-0.43%$ 310.22B$ 72.76B1369Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
GYEN
MUSD
+0.06%+0.03%-0.31%$ 302.02B$ 71.86B12310Exchange-based Tokens
TURBOS
METRO
FLX
+1.21%+0.89%+1.44%$ 144.35B$ 2.90B28211Alleged SEC Securities
MNGO
POWR
RLY
+0.95%+0.57%+1.27%$ 137.42B$ 2.59B3412Made in China
SUN
DF
OSK
+1.12%+0.79%+1.23%$ 134.95B$ 1.69B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
CNX
WFCA
+1.23%+0.93%+1.10%$ 123.20B$ 1.10B6014Base Native
MUTE
SYNDOG
REPPO
+0.28%+0.20%-0.13%$ 120.46B$ 13.04B48915MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDQ
EURE
-0.18%-0.21%-0.58%$ 78.47B$ 10.47B1016CoinList Launchpad
MASA
HMT
BLD
+2.60%+2.27%+6.49%$ 64.41B$ 4.86B6717Real World Assets (RWA)
IXO
OPUL
LAK3
-0.35%-0.44%+1.13%$ 61.93B$ 2.02B56618Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
STBTC
LAND
ALPHA
+1.56%+1.20%+3.97%$ 60.04B$ 5.68B110819Meme
CATX
BUCKY
RAGEGUY
+1.99%+1.78%+0.71%$ 39.95B$ 4.42B349820Privacy
LOCK
OCT
PRCY
-0.05%-0.08%+2.19%$ 31.44B$ 1.92B10321Governance
ROBOTMONEY
RIV
WFCA
+1.07%+0.48%+3.06%$ 31.24B$ 3.39B19822Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LMR
AIT
SUIDEPIN
+1.42%+1.06%+4.43%$ 26.45B$ 2.64B104723Infrastructure
REPPO
MARSH
KIMA
+1.38%+1.20%+4.23%$ 26.05B$ 2.18B26024Binance Alpha Spotlight
PLANCK
ESIM
BOT
+0.29%+0.15%+2.95%$ 23.88B$ 3.89B37125Dog-Themed
HSUI
SYNDOG
SAN
+2.00%+1.71%+0.09%$ 22.98B$ 2.01B39026Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
TURBOS
METRO
FLX
+1.14%+0.66%+3.68%$ 21.70B$ 1.89B267274chan-Themed
FSJAL
BUCKY
RAGEGUY
+2.25%+2.02%+0.32%$ 20.38B$ 2.13B5828Tokenized Assets
PALM
GONDOLA
LAND
-0.09%-0.05%+0.01%$ 19.13B$ 614.71M35029Privacy Coins
DERO
PRCY
BLKH
-1.29%-1.16%+0.40%$ 17.95B$ 903.06M3930Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-3.54%-3.52%-1.98%$ 17.44B$ 240.85K131Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONRWA
BOLT
CTO
+1.61%+1.37%-0.99%$ 17.07B$ 1.44B6432Perpetuals
LVN
TYPUS
BOT
+0.22%-0.13%+1.46%$ 15.15B$ 826.85M9333YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CHESS
ALPHA
CWS
+8.26%+8.25%+13.52%$ 14.67B$ 4.86B14834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
ZKSL
YEC
-0.92%-0.63%+3.45%$ 14.40B$ 1.32B9035Derivatives
NEMESIS
TYPUS
STRIKE
-0.14%-0.57%-0.28%$ 12.27B$ 435.43M10136Privacy Infrastructure
UMBRA
OCT
LOCK
+2.16%+1.86%+5.91%$ 11.93B$ 803.55M5337Quantum-Resistant
QTC
QST
GEEQ
-2.11%-1.81%+1.94%$ 11.55B$ 972.40M1738Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
USDM1
USDY
THBILL
+0.19%+0.21%+0.38%$ 11.30B$ 11.59M1039RWA Protocol
APP
PALM
XNL
+2.80%+2.27%+7.92%$ 11.15B$ 813.41M7140DePIN
HYPT
LMR
SUIDEPIN
+1.06%+0.70%+2.48%$ 10.44B$ 1.08B20641Chain Abstraction
ROUTE
CLEAR
BLD
+1.99%+1.73%+5.44%$ 10.01B$ 648.66M1242Bitcoin Fork
XEC
BCH
BSV
+2.39%+2.40%+0.62%$ 9.73B$ 277.35M543Privacy Blockchain
DERO
TEER
OCT
-0.03%+0.05%+6.27%$ 9.39B$ 185.30M3744Cross-chain Communication
BLD
XPRT
GRAV
+2.49%+2.30%+5.20%$ 9.28B$ 668.02M5745Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
ERN
LSK
SWAN
+2.81%+2.44%+6.08%$ 9.18B$ 687.78M1446Oracle
GRG
MARSH
TEER
+2.52%+2.29%+5.67%$ 8.66B$ 533.11M4647x402 Ecosystem
DEXTER
HYPT
JOBS
+3.01%+2.81%+5.07%$ 8.57B$ 504.51M9848Layer 2 (L2)
SWAN
SHAPE
LAI
+1.65%+1.37%+5.40%$ 8.22B$ 1.06B11449Binance Launchpool
ATA
ALPHA
HARD
+13.97%+14.31%+21.18%$ 8.05B$ 3.21B5750Stablecoin Issuer
XNL
RSUP
BUT
0.00%-0.04%-0.82%$ 7.82B$ 1.56B42

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 capitalise 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).