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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
151
Pantera Capital Portfolio+0.97%$2.32T$84.88B
37 / 15
152
Sonic Ecosystem+0.97%$99.49B$6.42B
26 / 7
153
Sophon Ecosystem+0.95%$638.92B$69.86B
3 / 2
USDT/--/--
154
2017/18 Alt season+0.95%$2.01T$73.58B
14 / 6
TRX/--/--
155
DeFiance Capital Portfolio+0.94%$6.97B$468.64M
9 / 3
156
Arrington XRP Capital Portfolio+0.93%$131.13B$2.37B
23 / 14
157
US Strategic Crypto Reserve+0.92%$2.38T$85.71B
4 / 1
--/--/--
158
Toncoin Ecosystem+0.91%$25.35B$627.31M
61 / 50
159
FTX Bankruptcy Estate +0.90%$2.41T$86.21B
13 / 7
SOL/--/--
160
Kadena Ecosystem+0.89%$9.61B$380.57M
2 / 2
161
Gambling+0.87%$271.17M$2.00M
23 / 11
BFG/TGC/--
162
Kenetic Capital Portfolio+0.87%$466.31B$15.03B
30 / 14
LEO/--/--
163
Binance Megadrop+0.86%$154.67M$25.62M
3 / 1
164
Rehypothecated Crypto+0.85%$184.98B$2.62B
126 / 54
165
Avalanche Ecosystem+0.84%$51.95B$3.28B
163 / 92
--/--/--
166
Arbitrum Ecosystem+0.84%$84.91B$3.01B
243 / 199
--/--/--
167
Optimism Ecosystem+0.81%$67.85B$2.02B
88 / 44
--/--/--
168
SEI Ecosystem+0.81%$21.11B$1.10B
11 / 7
SEI/--/--
169
Made in America+0.81%$410.87B$16.08B
105 / 45
--/--/--
170
Telegram Bot+0.81%$256.32M$45.68M
23 / 25
171
Robotics+0.80%$4.56B$139.34M
12 / 9
172
Moonshot+0.79%$2.02B$233.54M
7 / 6
173
MetisDAO Ecosystem+0.78%$9.60B$379.62M
4 / 1
174
Somnia Ecosystem+0.78%$845.11M$88.27M
2 / 1
USDC.e/--/--
175
Liquid Staking Derivatives+0.77%$64.84B$178.55M
48 / 19
WBETH/--/--
176
Tokenized Silver+0.75%$0.00$117,574.54
2 / 1
177
Move VM (MVM)+0.75%$42.04B$2.12B
80 / 39
--/--/--
178
Standard Crypto Portfolio+0.74%$12.46B$1.29B
8 / 2
ZEC/SKY/--
179
DePIN+0.74%$23.83B$1.36B
122 / 78
ICP/--/--
180
Electric Global Portfolio+0.73%$2.20T$82.63B
12 / 6
XMR/--/--
181
Fraxtal Ecosystem+0.71%$9.86B$383.15M
5 / 2
182
Cronos Ecosystem+0.71%$34.80B$1.58B
33 / 22
--/--/--
183
IP Memes+0.70%$1.21B$152.52M
18 / 10
184
Ferrum Network+0.68%$5.35M$183,792.68
7 / 4
185
Startup Memes+0.68%$106.25M$56.85M
1 / 1
186
DCG Portfolio+0.64%$2.19T$82.26B
14 / 11
--/--/--
187
AI & Big Data+0.63%$19.32B$4.12B
353 / 298
--/--/--
188
Polygon Ventures Portfolio+0.61%$313.85M$46.31M
7 / 4
189
Discord Bots+0.60%$54.95M$8.38M
4 / 2
190
Coinfund Portfolio+0.59%$6.61B$288.70M
9 / 6
GRT/--/--
191
Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)+0.58%$175.54M$30.79M
3 / 2
192
Metaverse+0.58%$5.10B$353.13M
108 / 75
193
X1 Ecosystem+0.57%$2.41B$18.75M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
194
ONUS Ecosystem+0.53%$186.35B$52.58B
2 / 1
195
DAO Maker+0.52%$55.65M$13.34M
12 / 12
196
E-commerce+0.51%$45.76M$4.99M
6 / 9
197
CMC Community Vote Winners+0.48%$32.94M$5.35M
17 / 24
198
Moon Knight Labs+0.43%$415,655.65$0.3033
3 / 1
199
DuckChain Ecosystem+0.40%$186.53B$52.57B
3 / 1
200
Gaming+0.38%$8.87B$2.56B
312 / 264
IMX/--/--

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.