Buy CryptoMarketsSpotFuturesCXMTEarnEvent CenterRewards Hub
More
Sign Up

Crypto Categories

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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
RAVEN
MODE
PAW
-1.47%-1.74%+0.24%$ 1.83T$ 45.27B5562Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
BDAG
PAW
-1.55%-1.76%+0.25%$ 1.81T$ 44.38B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
ZER
TRMP
BTCZ
-1.26%-1.45%+0.05%$ 1.32T$ 29.23B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-1.31%-1.44%+1.57%$ 531.63B$ 65.78B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
XEQM
GRC
-2.44%-2.58%+1.31%$ 416.70B$ 14.78B1196Stablecoins
IDRT
JEUR
GYEN
-0.02%-0.07%-1.16%$ 303.73B$ 55.75B2727USD Stablecoin
USDFC
BUD
USDX
-0.01%+0.00%-0.46%$ 299.45B$ 55.67B1278Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
IDRT
GYEN
-0.03%-0.05%-0.41%$ 288.59B$ 54.63B1139Made in USA
SUKU
GURU
WAGMIGAMES
-1.55%-1.79%-0.25%$ 275.66B$ 17.67B24910Exchange-based Tokens
$H2
BIT
ORAIX
-1.87%-2.09%-1.22%$ 125.21B$ 2.06B25411Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
SFM
DRGN
-1.20%-1.21%-1.30%$ 118.56B$ 1.31B3312Made in China
CKB
HT
DF
-0.91%-1.11%-1.23%$ 117.45B$ 1.17B2813Base Native
TIMI
DICKBUTT
PAW
-0.16%-0.22%-0.53%$ 109.18B$ 12.52B46514Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
KASTA
BIT
-0.90%-0.94%-0.27%$ 102.70B$ 821.49M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
+0.03%+0.12%-0.22%$ 76.25B$ 10.83B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDQ
EURC
+0.16%+0.13%-0.15%$ 73.89B$ 10.82B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
RISE
ORAIX
BTCBANK
-3.09%-3.41%-2.01%$ 64.83B$ 3.78B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
OPUL
PLANET
-1.12%-1.26%-0.26%$ 64.24B$ 12.16B60819CoinList Launchpad
BLD
EFI
CLV
-1.95%-2.39%+0.19%$ 51.81B$ 2.45B6920Privacy
BTCZ
ZKRUNE
UNK0
-2.13%-2.61%+3.84%$ 30.85B$ 1.41B12221Governance
BOND
JURIS
DVI
-4.57%-4.92%-4.52%$ 30.36B$ 2.06B20122Meme
ANSEMIUS
CATX
AATF
-2.21%-2.42%-1.31%$ 25.52B$ 21.79B335523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
$H2
ORAIX
-5.82%-6.02%-5.19%$ 23.60B$ 1.33B24524Tokenized Assets
TOTO
RECORD
PALM
-0.31%-0.42%-1.85%$ 21.44B$ 11.00B39425Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LEON
TUA
HIIE
-2.31%-2.55%+0.96%$ 20.77B$ 1.61B104026Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.44%-1.35%-1.15%$ 20.44B$ 23.60M127Infrastructure
KIP
MODE
SYLO
-0.74%-1.06%+1.69%$ 20.19B$ 1.16B25328Perpetuals
STRIKE
PARQ
QTO
-6.95%-7.25%-7.14%$ 18.00B$ 797.62M8329Binance Alpha Spotlight
PYTHIA
CORL
MRLN
-1.27%-1.26%-0.79%$ 16.08B$ 2.00B37130Privacy Coins
XEQM
ZER
BTCZ
-2.80%-3.40%+4.81%$ 15.73B$ 572.82M4131Derivatives
DAFI
BOND
PARQ
-7.70%-8.06%-8.42%$ 15.53B$ 685.86M9432Dog-Themed
VLADDOG
BABYASTEROID
MEELO
-1.98%-2.28%-0.91%$ 15.04B$ 663.75M375334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
DICKBUTT
CHAD
-2.50%-2.66%-1.45%$ 13.33B$ 763.73M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
LRC
VFY
RADR
-4.64%-5.28%+2.99%$ 12.21B$ 720.80M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
WAT
GROKIUS
-1.86%-2.14%+0.09%$ 11.30B$ 452.21M5836Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
-0.13%-0.25%-3.37%$ 11.17B$ 1.30M1037Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
KEEP
GHOST
-2.20%-2.55%+4.01%$ 10.51B$ 510.57M6438Gambling (GambleFi)
BETTER
DG
BALL
+0.07%-0.25%-0.99%$ 10.17B$ 145.62M7239Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
QTC
-5.73%-6.39%+4.10%$ 10.10B$ 524.31M1840Options
DERI
STRIKE
HXRO
-0.11%-0.40%-0.93%$ 9.80B$ 26.77M1741Prediction Markets
REP
BETTER
XYRO
-0.05%-0.42%-1.22%$ 9.72B$ 138.84M4142YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
RDNT
FIO
LOKA
-1.59%-1.84%+0.80%$ 9.71B$ 1.16B14443Crypto-backed Stablecoin
USDH
BUD
USDB
-0.06%-0.13%-1.61%$ 9.00B$ 217.09M6244RWA Protocol
LBM
RECORD
PALM
-1.50%-2.26%+5.69%$ 8.95B$ 654.63M7045Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
XION
-2.76%-3.22%+5.24%$ 8.93B$ 423.97M1346Privacy Blockchain
XGR
VRSC
DRGX
-3.08%-2.71%-2.67%$ 7.54B$ 122.82M3947Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
STAKELAYER
JURIS
-1.95%-2.44%+3.76%$ 7.41B$ 356.01M5048DePIN
SUIDEPIN
DENT
NCN
-1.64%-1.71%-3.05%$ 7.38B$ 418.74M19249Oracle
BAND
PLI
TRB
-1.82%-2.23%+4.85%$ 7.01B$ 312.08M4250x402 Ecosystem
LKI
SYRA
FDRY
-2.20%-2.86%+5.40%$ 6.88B$ 343.29M102

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 capitalize 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).