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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+13781.25%$1.63T$24.74B
28 / 19
BTC/ETH/--
2
Wallet+12701.63%$1.13B$285.89M
29 / 22
TEL/--/--
3
Binance Labs Portfolio+7531.33%$1.51T$22.78B
36 / 50
USDe/--/--
4
Rehypothecated Crypto+3338.79%$107.58B$1.93B
105 / 89
5
DeFi+774.69%$180.18B$6.76B
998 / 676
HYPE/--/--
6
Binance Ecosystem+548.55%$2.17T$77.91B
642 / 541
USDT/--/--
7
DeFAI+432.65%$447.97M$47.32M
28 / 27
8
BNB Chain Ecosystem+238.09%$150.18B$7.91B
1635 / 1128
9
a16z Portfolio+23.57%$1.57T$23.51B
21 / 10
XRP/--/--
10
Loyalty+22.63%$162.37M$4.68M
6 / 7
11
Binance Launchpad+17.98%$1.86B$289.05M
16 / 20
12
Hacken Foundation+17.62%$1.81M$138,005.47
2 / 1
13
Mantra Ecosystem+11.32%$34.28M$62.13M
2 / 1
14
TRON Ecosystem+10.09%$40.73B$757.62M
19 / 8
15
Entertainment+9.28%$827.67M$90.09M
37 / 38
16
Eclipse Ecosystem+7.74%$181,769.71$1.60M
1 / 1
ES/--/--
17
Lumia Ecosystem+7.17%$13.51M$3.67M
1 / 1
LUMIA/--/--
18
Yearn Partnerships+6.99%$122.31M$8.25M
7 / 1
19
Bounce Launchpad+6.86%$20.91M$5.16M
4 / 2
20
Jump Crypto+6.66%$666.25M$200.21M
5 / 10
21
DAO Maker+6.14%$23.30M$6.36M
12 / 6
22
Poolz Finance Portfolio+6.13%$4.38M$267,328.59
8 / 3
23
ParaFi Capital+4.96%$4.50B$467.81M
9 / 4
24
Oxbull+4.85%$9.93M$1.41M
5 / 3
25
Cardano Ecosystem+4.68%$14.03B$956.69M
30 / 5
26
NFTs & Collectibles+4.39%$5.46B$718.35M
171 / 134
27
Modular Blockchain+4.19%$3.76B$292.79M
14 / 17
28
BoostVC Portfolio+4.14%$1.51T$22.45B
9 / 6
ZEC/--/--
29
Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token+3.86%$94.57B$1.14B
24 / 21
--/--/--
30
Fabric Ventures Portfolio+3.64%$1.50T$22.27B
13 / 5
--/--/--
31
Berachain Ecosystem+3.62%$11.91M$3.43M
3 / 1
32
LedgerPrime Portfolio+3.38%$216.76M$13.82M
4 / 3
33
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
SOL/--/--
34
Data Availability+2.96%$2.54B$152.13M
5 / 3
PHA/--/--
35
Logistics+2.88%$587.83M$12.91M
9 / 2
36
Gaming+2.87%$4.61B$490.14M
251 / 220
37
Options+2.87%$9.99M$24.48
4 / 2
38
AI Agents+2.82%$2.03B$368.79M
96 / 71
--/--/--
39
Cybersecurity+2.69%$44.73M$7.78M
8 / 10
40
Harmony Ecosystem+2.68%$14.01B$717.68M
12 / 7
41
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
ICP/IMX/--
42
Exnetwork Capital Portfolio+2.61%$4.45B$245.75M
31 / 19
43
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+2.59%$485.84M$36.15M
40 / 7
44
Insurance+2.56%$26.38M$2,486
3 / 7
45
Multicoin Capital Portfolio+2.54%$1.62T$24.47B
20 / 15
--/--/--
46
Political Memes+2.52%$476.55M$206.92M
34 / 16
47
Account Abstraction+2.37%$2.33B$145.42M
7 / 2
SAFE/--/--
48
Icetea Labs+2.37%$1.24M$91,612.72
3 / 3
49
Velas Ecosystem+2.32%$13.59B$292.40M
5 / 1
WADA/--/--
50
Oasis Ecosystem+2.30%$12.59B$843.29M
3 / 2
ROSE/--/--

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.