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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
201
Solana Ecosystem-2.57%$246.25B$19.09B
415 / 1358
202
Cosmos Ecosystem-2.58%$7.09B$663.01M
13 / 51
203
Smart Contracts-2.61%$662.71B$44.40B
17 / 78
204
Terminal of Truths-2.62%$1.19B$288.79M
1 / 2
205
Fabric Ventures Portfolio-2.63%$2.83T$100.29B
2 / 16
BTC/DOT/--
206
Yield Aggregator-2.65%$795.87M$135.64M
9 / 21
207
Hacken Foundation-2.66%$9.41M$358,084.19
1 / 3
208
DCG Portfolio-2.67%$2.84T$101.01B
4 / 21
HBAR/--/--
209
BoostVC Portfolio-2.68%$2.83T$100.38B
2 / 13
--/--/--
210
Derivatives-2.72%$17.20B$701.20M
12 / 35
JUP/FTT/--
211
Exnetwork Capital Portfolio-2.73%$15.87B$889.13M
13 / 44
212
Protocol-Owned Liquidity-2.74%$472.17M$10.50M
1 / 6
213
E-commerce-2.75%$74.76M$5.04M
5 / 10
214
Binance Labs Portfolio-2.75%$2.85T$104.30B
13 / 58
SUI/--/--
215
Galaxy Digital Portfolio-2.75%$2.55T$70.77B
2 / 14
XRP/XMR/--
216
Celsius Bankruptcy Estate-2.78%$112.55B$2.97B
1 / 5
1INCH/--/--
217
Farastarter-2.79%$56,694.74$1,836.32
1 / 1
BEM/--/--
218
Runes-2.79%$507.52M$29.12M
4 / 9
219
Binance Alpha-2.81%$16.18B$9.98B
55 / 154
220
Winklevoss Capital Portfolio-2.83%$2.82T$99.89B
1 / 6
FIL/--/--
221
Paal Ecosystem-2.83%$1.27B$134.48M
1 / 9
222
BRC-20-2.88%$320.28M$119.77M
15 / 22
223
Aptos Ecosystem-2.89%$16.38B$2.70B
9 / 33
224
MultiversX Ecosystem-2.90%$468.44M$27.80M
5 / 33
225
Layer 2-2.94%$14.85B$2.30B
10 / 42
226
Zodiac-Themed-2.96%$0.00$425.81
2 / 10
227
Treasure (MAGIC) Ecosystem -2.97%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
ANIMA/--/--
228
Polkastarter-2.99%$802.07M$53.69M
14 / 17
229
Generative AI-3.03%$11.18B$761.52M
16 / 54
230
Cronos Ecosystem-3.06%$33.06B$2.92B
3 / 48
--/--/--
231
Framework Ventures Portfolio-3.08%$2.83T$101.18B
3 / 14
LINK/--/--
232
DeFi Index-3.11%$113.08M$30.66M
1 / 4
DPI/SFI/--
233
IOU-3.14%$0.00$7.20M
1 / 1
PI/--/--
234
Zero Knowledge Proofs-3.15%$6.67B$980.57M
14 / 43
235
Arrington XRP Capital Portfolio-3.16%$201.73B$6.74B
3 / 31
NEAR/--/--
236
Oxbull-3.18%$39.96M$7.51M
3 / 8
237
BlueZilla-3.20%$7.12M$990,718.16
2 / 10
238
Fan Token-3.22%$263.64M$179.29M
9 / 33
239
Inscriptions-3.24%$309.06M$117.20M
11 / 18
240
Sino Global Capital-3.26%$230.72M$30.54M
1 / 1
ZRO/--/--
241
Harmony Ecosystem-3.28%$29.21B$2.08B
3 / 18
AXS/--/--
242
PetRock Capital Portfolio-3.29%$878.66M$62.83M
3 / 7
243
Analytics-3.30%$1.48B$206.92M
6 / 11
244
Identity-3.35%$3.28B$335.59M
9 / 18
--/--/--
245
Pump Fun Ecosystem-3.37%$4.00B$1.75B
99 / 325
PNUT/--/--
246
Blockchain Capital Portfolio-3.39%$2.84T$101.38B
1 / 20
UNI/--/--
247
CMS Holdings Portfolio-3.42%$2.93T$105.90B
4 / 21
AVAX/--/--
248
Gaming Guild-3.45%$785.94M$92.01M
3 / 13
249
OKX Ventures Portfolio-3.45%$102.76B$6.30B
17 / 46
ENA/ZK/--
250
Doggone Doggerel-3.46%$47.49B$3.57B
42 / 121

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.