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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+13778.09%$1.65T$38.75B
21 / 26
BTC/ETH/--
2
Wallet+12948.99%$1.13B$194.93M
27 / 23
TEL/--/--
3
Binance Labs Portfolio+7356.39%$1.53T$36.14B
24 / 64
USDe/--/--
4
Rehypothecated Crypto+3354.46%$108.96B$3.04B
119 / 74
5
DeFi+765.85%$189.28B$9.90B
777 / 914
HYPE/--/--
6
Binance Ecosystem+554.20%$2.19T$120.77B
410 / 756
USDT/--/--
7
BNB Chain Ecosystem+236.63%$154.66B$9.62B
1429 / 1332
8
Trustswap Launchpad+136.66%$4.47M$300,755.33
7 / 1
9
Gaming Guild+136.13%$282.62M$24.93M
3 / 6
10
Music+50.69%$1.26B$69.45M
13 / 9
11
Telegram Bot+24.77%$133.78M$35.24M
20 / 22
12
Spartan Group+18.09%$3.94B$313.53M
12 / 38
13
Moltbook and Openclaw-Themed+12.83%$0.00$1.96M
2 / 1
14
TRON Ecosystem+11.71%$40.52B$848.72M
14 / 11
15
Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)+11.04%$0.00$18,832.76
1 / 1
VPR/--/--
16
AI Applications+9.21%$1.49B$121.83M
36 / 65
17
Ferrum Network+8.94%$2.43M$12,154
4 / 4
18
Berachain Ecosystem+7.32%$11.73M$4.80M
3 / 1
19
Communications & Social Media+6.80%$2.31B$303.88M
58 / 72
20
Layer 1+6.75%$1.75T$41.72B
60 / 104
--/--/--
21
Gaming+6.44%$4.74B$687.74M
214 / 259
22
Real World Assets (RWA)+6.19%$31.38B$2.06B
66 / 89
23
Made in China+5.99%$117.21B$1.83B
15 / 14
--/--/--
24
IOU+5.22%$0.00$283,852.32
1 / 1
PI/--/--
25
Lending & Borrowing+5.09%$4.66B$817.38M
28 / 23
AAVE/--/--
26
Cat-Themed+4.42%$267.74M$32.79M
45 / 56
27
Logistics+4.26%$576.22M$24.94M
6 / 5
28
Research+3.80%$7.12B$467.44M
5 / 14
29
BoostVC Portfolio+3.76%$1.53T$35.83B
6 / 9
ZEC/--/--
30
PetRock Capital Portfolio+3.74%$171.03M$11.44M
7 / 2
31
Multicoin Capital Portfolio+3.36%$1.64T$38.43B
15 / 21
--/--/--
32
Hacken Foundation+3.31%$1.81M$155,238.54
2 / 1
33
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
SOL/--/--
34
ParaFi Capital+3.02%$4.36B$587.04M
6 / 7
UNI/GRT/--
35
Kenetic Capital Portfolio+2.95%$288.07B$13.65B
20 / 27
--/--/--
36
Exnetwork Capital Portfolio+2.94%$4.34B$219.15M
19 / 32
ICP/--/--
37
Immutable zkEVM Ecosystem+2.72%$247.39M$3.21M
3 / 1
38
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
IMX/--/--
39
Polkastarter+2.55%$63.37M$3.80M
12 / 8
40
Bittensor Subnets+2.47%$231.74M$23.45M
27 / 5
41
US Strategic Crypto Reserve+2.13%$1.63T$38.86B
5 / 1
XRP/--/--
42
Retail+2.11%$5.13M$7.97M
2 / 2
43
Bittensor Ecosystem+2.03%$8.68B$413.57M
31 / 6
TAO/--/--
44
Terra Ecosystem+1.93%$42.23B$2.34B
16 / 8
45
Everscale Ecosystem+1.92%$13.91B$1.30B
3 / 2
EVER/--/--
46
Ethereum Ecosystem+1.87%$388.56B$21.54B
1408 / 1450
--/--/--
47
Paradigm Portfolio+1.82%$1.52T$35.81B
12 / 11
--/--/--
48
Near Protocol Ecosystem+1.70%$28.83B$2.65B
24 / 32
--/--/--
49
Cardano Ecosystem+1.69%$13.11B$644.54M
24 / 11
NEXO/--/--
50
Marketplace+1.62%$94.71B$1.35B
49 / 42
BCH/--/--

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.