Bitget App
Trade smarter
Buy cryptoMarketsTradeFuturesEarnSquareMore

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
LedgerPrime Portfolio+516.27%$349.06M$32.06M
6 / 2
2
Yearn Partnerships+515.21%$160.46M$32.32M
6 / 2
3
MVB+96.97%$207.43M$31.03M
25 / 21
4
Governance+31.12%$10.94B$1.82B
103 / 35
5
DAO+28.92%$17.42B$2.73B
112 / 45
6
Political Memes+20.92%$817.55M$307.30M
48 / 13
7
DeSci+20.82%$398.43M$738.72M
22 / 7
8
Cosmos Ecosystem+19.08%$9.37B$903.16M
46 / 13
9
Stablecoin+15.35%$321.29B$171.18B
109 / 57
10
Osmosis Ecosystem+13.54%$39.45B$4.19B
54 / 23
11
Injective Ecosystem+13.37%$11.41B$1.19B
61 / 16
BONK/--/--
12
Chromia Ecosystem+11.79%$48.38M$73.16M
9 / 1
13
Capital Launchpad+11.57%$43.31M$28.69M
2 / 1
14
Gemini Frontier Fund+11.49%$14.57M$17.60M
1 / 1
MAV/--/--
15
Inscriptions+11.41%$131.81M$284.41M
10 / 5
16
Real World Assets (RWA)+9.72%$35.21B$2.60B
112 / 47
17
Polygon Ecosystem+9.25%$49.95B$4.19B
404 / 188
WSTETH/--/--
18
Events+9.24%$3.56M$77,458.97
3 / 1
AVT/CST/--
19
BRC-20+8.62%$132.28M$284.49M
10 / 7
--/--/--
20
OKX Ventures Portfolio+8.58%$51.22B$5.67B
50 / 21
21
CMC Crypto Yearbook 2024-25+7.95%$17.84B$2.39B
25 / 3
SUI/TON/--
22
Binance Labs Portfolio+7.92%$1.80T$58.78B
66 / 23
23
Terminal of Truths+7.82%$230.97M$47.72M
3 / 1
24
Gaming Guild+7.59%$224.52M$47.04M
8 / 3
25
Binance Ecosystem+6.86%$2.54T$260.54B
686 / 280
--/--/--
26
eGirl Capital Portfolio+6.69%$2.19B$522.27M
9 / 2
27
Reddit Points+6.61%$2.91M$2,161.92
2 / 1
28
Base Ecosystem+6.33%$64.34B$5.33B
591 / 262
--/--/--
29
Research+5.86%$10.64B$1.05B
16 / 2
30
Movement Ecosystem+5.79%$66.28M$13.17M
1 / 1
MOVE/--/--
31
Perp DEX coins+5.76%$15.41B$1.41B
24 / 14
32
Memes+5.68%$33.22B$4.73B
1260 / 542
M/SHIB/--
33
Ethereum Ecosystem+5.62%$464.61B$30.92B
1928 / 943
stETH/--/--
34
Kommunitas Launchpad+5.42%$1.89M$335,350.09
3 / 3
35
Play To Earn+5.41%$1.94B$427.99M
117 / 52
36
BNB Chain Ecosystem+5.39%$166.33B$13.78B
1839 / 968
37
Asset Management+5.37%$13.11B$94.64M
36 / 18
38
Analytics+5.33%$391.85M$412.94M
12 / 5
39
CMC Crypto Awards 2024+5.29%$52.06B$4.81B
4 / 1
--/--/--
40
Startup Memes+5.28%$63.30M$5.61M
2 / 1
41
TokenFi Launchpad+5.24%$306.62M$47.65M
5 / 1
42
Circle Ventures Portfolio+5.22%$3.32B$702.80M
9 / 1
43
Sonic Ecosystem+5.22%$94.37B$50.55B
27 / 2
EURC/--/--
44
Binance Megadrop+5.19%$90.01M$52.03M
2 / 2
45
Zodiac-Themed+5.14%$0.00$772.85
12 / 6
46
MultiversX Ecosystem+5.07%$131.68M$19.03M
35 / 4
47
Harmony Ecosystem+4.95%$17.40B$1.12B
18 / 2
--/--/--
48
Video+4.93%$1.42B$159.94M
9 / 3
49
Peaq Ecosystem+4.90%$185.60B$115.84B
7 / 2
50
Nomad Capital+4.84%$234.56M$813.74M
5 / 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.