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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
Aptos Ecosystem+2.70%$21.86B$2.50B
26 / 8
202
Fenbushi Capital Portfolio+2.68%$15.04B$1.10B
11 / 4
203
Social Token+2.68%$235.99M$49.61M
21 / 9
204
Alleged SEC Securities+2.67%$248.60B$8.70B
29 / 8
205
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
IMX/STX/--
206
Lending & Borrowing+2.67%$5.54B$339.87M
49 / 11
207
Startup Memes+2.66%$91.30M$11.24M
1 / 1
208
ONUS Ecosystem+2.65%$187.13B$86.98B
3 / 2
209
Restaking+2.64%$55.71B$211.48M
24 / 4
210
Terra Ecosystem+2.60%$65.50B$3.64B
17 / 7
WBTC/--/--
211
Privacy Coins+2.56%$18.23B$893.55M
41 / 23
XMR/BDX/--
212
HECO Ecosystem+2.52%$19.33B$1.61B
25 / 4
UNI/--/--
213
Made in China+2.52%$165.82B$3.10B
26 / 3
MNT/--/--
214
Chinese Meme+2.52%$159.51M$18.84M
10 / 2
215
2017/18 Alt season+2.52%$2.02T$47.43B
14 / 5
BTC/XRP/--
216
Music+2.51%$375.86M$227.21M
16 / 7
217
AMM+2.50%$7.48B$674.05M
44 / 11
218
Arbitrum Ecosystem+2.50%$85.57B$4.79B
333 / 121
--/--/--
219
Sharing Economy+2.50%$513.49M$27.10M
8 / 1
220
Hospitality+2.47%$22.26M$7.05M
2 / 1
221
Metaverse+2.47%$4.84B$707.36M
135 / 44
222
NFTs & Collectibles+2.46%$10.34B$1.53B
280 / 83
PENGU/--/--
223
DAO Maker+2.45%$51.25M$12.53M
18 / 7
224
Circle Ventures Portfolio+2.45%$4.00B$351.44M
7 / 1
225
Insurance+2.32%$46.29M$203,047.36
9 / 5
226
DuckChain Ecosystem+2.31%$187.31B$86.97B
4 / 1
227
Launchpad+2.26%$1.27B$229.34M
68 / 15
228
Gaming+2.24%$8.41B$1.55B
438 / 147
--/--/--
229
Marketplace+2.23%$155.69B$2.88B
91 / 17
BCH/LEO/--
230
LaunchZone+2.21%$588,856.15$4,818.7
3 / 1
231
Tap To Earn(T2E)+2.19%$256.38M$54.42M
18 / 5
232
Everscale Ecosystem+2.18%$21.94B$1.41B
5 / 1
EVER/--/--
233
Hyperliquid Ecosystem+2.16%$18.43B$1.04B
10 / 4
234
BTCfi+2.15%$9.94B$891.73M
8 / 2
235
Logistics+2.13%$1.30B$42.41M
8 / 3
236
Moonriver Ecosystem+2.12%$21.99B$1.42B
8 / 2
MOVR/--/--
237
Nomad Capital+2.08%$351.36M$57.40M
5 / 1
238
X1 Ecosystem+2.07%$2.37B$24.62M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
239
Coinfund Portfolio+2.06%$6.38B$528.97M
12 / 3
GRT/--/--
240
Play To Earn+1.96%$2.70B$468.61M
122 / 37
241
USD Stablecoin+1.95%$308.80B$104.04B
47 / 10
242
Spartan Group+1.95%$6.79B$519.96M
40 / 13
SKY/--/--
243
Data Availability+1.93%$2.64B$256.37M
7 / 1
TIA/PHA/--
244
Privacy+1.93%$67.96B$3.54B
120 / 53
--/--/--
245
Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token+1.93%$143.02B$2.29B
42 / 8
CRO/--/--
246
Polygon Ventures Portfolio+1.91%$328.19M$347.41M
8 / 3
247
Interoperability+1.90%$21.15B$1.28B
65 / 16
ATOM/--/--
248
Corn Ecosystem+1.90%$12.80B$858.95M
5 / 2
249
Cybersecurity+1.86%$128.15M$3.17B
12 / 5
CTK/NCT/--
250
Research+1.85%$15.96B$1.02B
14 / 4

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.

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