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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
Alameda Research Portfolio+6888.12%$1.66T$21.79B
32 / 15
BTC/ETH/--
2
Wallet+6608.84%$1.15B$258.96M
26 / 23
TEL/--/--
3
YZi Labs Portfolio+3720.91%$1.53T$20.21B
54 / 33
USDe/--/--
4
Rehypothecated Crypto+1669.41%$108.37B$1.65B
139 / 55
5
DeFi+626.49%$193.88B$5.71B
971 / 631
HYPE/--/--
6
DeFAI+541.45%$528.50M$60.82M
32 / 25
7
Binance Ecosystem+284.50%$2.21T$70.96B
628 / 512
USDT/--/--
8
Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Token+251.14%$30.21B$820.83M
77 / 49
XLM/UNI/--
9
BNB Chain Ecosystem+120.52%$156.19B$7.35B
1713 / 1057
10
AI & Big Data+53.03%$18.49B$1.89B
319 / 265
11
Eclipse Ecosystem+18.60%$339,005.56$4.91M
1 / 1
ES/--/--
12
Ethereum Ecosystem+12.40%$384.90B$11.43B
1823 / 1037
--/--/--
13
ParaFi Capital+9.22%$4.09B$260.81M
10 / 3
14
Derivatives+8.17%$20.12B$499.34M
53 / 34
15
Fabric Ventures Portfolio+7.80%$1.53T$19.78B
14 / 4
--/--/--
16
BTCfi+7.38%$6.86B$350.28M
8 / 3
17
Harmony Ecosystem+7.18%$14.26B$529.42M
8 / 10
18
BoostVC Portfolio+6.86%$1.54T$20.10B
10 / 5
ZEC/--/--
19
Gaming+6.05%$4.96B$708.62M
271 / 212
20
TRON Ecosystem+5.88%$40.57B$673.93M
18 / 8
TRX/--/--
21
Wrapped Tokens+5.84%$24.62B$914.22M
27 / 7
--/--/--
22
Linea Ecosystem+5.73%$18.46B$955.90M
18 / 11
weETH/--/--
23
Paradigm Portfolio+5.31%$1.53T$19.80B
9 / 14
--/--/--
24
SUI Ecosystem+5.10%$17.39B$419.36M
54 / 19
SUI/--/--
25
IOU+4.95%$0.00$150,523.59
1 / 1
PI/--/--
26
Protocol-Owned Liquidity+4.73%$26.83M$21.02M
5 / 1
27
WLFI Ecosystem+4.42%$14.10B$708.48M
7 / 9
28
Trading Card Game (TCG)+4.38%$286.12M$20.51M
11 / 3
COLLECT/--/--
29
Fantom Ecosystem+4.31%$22.85B$913.86M
57 / 28
--/--/--
30
Alleged SEC Securities+4.21%$165.28B$2.80B
24 / 12
SOL/--/--
31
Logistics+3.99%$619.85M$22.53M
7 / 3
32
Move VM (MVM)+3.71%$25.44B$1.01B
68 / 33
--/--/--
33
World Liberty Financial Portfolio+3.68%$559.05B$42.89B
11 / 6
USDC/--/--
34
Peaq Ecosystem+3.52%$184.21B$32.32B
7 / 3
35
Multicoin Capital Portfolio+3.51%$1.65T$21.68B
22 / 13
--/--/--
36
Privacy Blockchain+3.47%$6.61B$135.72M
16 / 23
37
Polygon Ventures Portfolio+3.46%$108.49M$23.39M
5 / 5
38
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
ADA/--/--
39
a16z Portfolio+2.92%$1.60T$20.76B
17 / 14
XRP/--/--
40
IoT+2.86%$7.56B$401.29M
22 / 10
FET/--/--
41
Seedify+2.72%$32.11M$7.44M
4 / 5
42
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
ICP/IMX/--
43
DeFi 2.0+2.63%$6.30B$196.42M
8 / 3
UQC/--/--
44
Privacy Coins+2.48%$17.58B$571.70M
32 / 29
XMR/BDX/--
45
Binance Launchpool+2.28%$4.35B$689.64M
40 / 21
46
Made in China+2.22%$117.29B$1.57B
21 / 8
--/--/--
47
Neobank+2.11%$2.26B$121.88M
7 / 6
MNT/XPL/--
48
Bittensor Subnets+2.06%$232.89M$9.65M
31 / 1
49
Terminal of Truths+2.05%$147.23M$15.43M
3 / 1
50
Cybersecurity+2.03%$45.45M$7.49M
10 / 8

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.