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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
601Hyperunit Ecosystem
UENA
UBONK
UVIRT
--------$ 60.51M14602Cosmos Ecosystem
WETH
WDOT
STARS
----------14603Polkadot Ecosystem
UNQ
AVT
WUD
----------17604Merlin Chain Ecosystem
XSOLVBTC
UNIBTC
HUHU
----------8605Aptos Ecosystem
UNIBTC
THAPT
STAPT
----------41606Hyperliquid Ecosystem
JEFF
UVIRT
UBONK
----------71607Sonic Ecosystem
SODA
FLY
GOGLZ
----------72608Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1609Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
ELK
WELA
HT
----------3610GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1611Stellar Ecosystem
AFR
TESOURO
SODA
----------33612Peaq Ecosystem
WETH
CODEC
ROBOT
----------13613HyperEVM Ecosystem
KPURR
NEIRO
REKT
----------171614Zedxion Ecosystem
BTC.Z
----------1615Hydra Ecosystem
ANI
CHANGE
----------2616BNB Chain Ecosystem
BTCZ
BABYASTEROID
SAFU
----------1895617Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
BTCVC
----------3618Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--------$ 51.17M17619Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1620Sora Ecosystem
DIA
FIS
KAON
----------31621OKT Chain Ecosystem
USDC
O3
OKB
----------4622Kasplex Ecosystem
BMT
SOMPI
----------2623Goat Ecosystem
GOATED
WETH
USDC.E
----------4624Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
DAKS
LENDS
--------$ 63.75K3625Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 162.431626Ink Ecosystem
KHYPE
SHROOMY
BEAST
----------48627Soneium Ecosystem
SOLVBTC
XSOLVBTC
BONSAICOIN
----------21628Beam Ecosystem
BCAT
RST
USDC
----------7629Zano Ecosystem
FUSD
ZANO
----------2630Arc Ecosystem
GLITCH
OBRAIN
UBI
----------53631zkLink Nova Ecosystem
ZKL
USDC
----------2632Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1633opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
THE
XVS
----------7634MultiversX Ecosystem
ASH
KWAK
EMR
----------20635CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1636WEMIX Ecosystem
WEMIX
PRO
WEMIX$
----------4637Citrea Ecosystem
JUSD
WCBTC
CTR
----------4638Meter Ecosystem
WBNB
WETH
WBTC
----------5639Radix Ecosystem
XRD
LSULP
DOGECUBE
----------6640Velas Ecosystem
USDC
WETH
WVLX
----------9641Zora Ecosystem
ENJOY
DOCKERZXBT
ZORA
----------5642DFK Chain Ecosystem
USDC
CRYSTAL
----------2643Algorand Ecosystem
BRZ
OPUL
DALGO
----------17644Wax Ecosystem
TLM
WAXP
----------2645Terra Classic Ecosystem
ORION
SELE
DO
----------15646Krown Network Ecosystem
WKROWN
ETH
----------2647IoTeX Ecosystem
MIMATIC
UNIBTC
DIMO
----------7648Etherlink Ecosystem
WETH
LBTC
WXTZ
----------16649Liquid Staked BTC
STBTC
LBTC
XSOLVBTC
--------$ 4.25M7650Liquid Staked SUI
XSUI
SSUI
HASUI
--------$ 1.77M5

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).