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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
SHA
MILK
BTG
-2.06%-1.92%-0.74%$ 1.79T$ 52.35B5652Layer 1 (L1)
SHA
QTC
MILK
-2.02%-1.89%-0.62%$ 1.77T$ 49.95B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
SHA
BTG
-1.80%-1.64%-0.13%$ 1.30T$ 31.58B1254World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
TRX
B
-1.60%-1.55%-1.07%$ 511.84B$ 72.23B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
STRAX
GRC
TOMI
-2.85%-2.79%-1.68%$ 393.25B$ 16.11B1226Stablecoins
LUAUSD
USDJ
TRYB
-0.21%-0.09%-0.11%$ 309.62B$ 61.98B2797USD Stablecoin
DJED
EUSDT
LUAUSD
-0.19%-0.07%-0.06%$ 302.71B$ 61.80B1308Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDX
TRYB
EURT
-0.11%-0.07%-0.20%$ 292.35B$ 60.66B1169Made in USA
$CPT
SHDW
MUSIC
-1.64%-1.63%-2.32%$ 272.72B$ 20.06B25310Exchange-based Tokens
ABX
ANY
SRM
-2.19%-2.08%-1.14%$ 125.86B$ 2.38B26011Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
MIR
RLY
-1.96%-1.85%+0.12%$ 121.35B$ 1.84B3312Made in China
SUN
PHB
ZIL
-1.79%-1.65%+0.65%$ 120.08B$ 1.47B3013Base Native
UNITE
CX
MERC
-1.26%-1.00%-1.37%$ 109.46B$ 13.33B46914Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
BTSE
SOLCEX
-1.79%-1.64%-0.24%$ 103.51B$ 877.06M5615GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.42%-0.45%-0.95%$ 77.07B$ 11.66B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURAU
EURE
-0.46%-0.45%-0.98%$ 74.76B$ 11.65B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
UNFI
CX
SRM
-3.94%-3.75%-2.55%$ 66.67B$ 4.00B106818Real World Assets (RWA)
URQA
MDOGAI
ALTHEA
-0.95%-0.99%-2.14%$ 63.00B$ 35.46B57919CoinList Launchpad
EAT
RLY
MASA
-2.34%-2.55%-0.84%$ 48.34B$ 3.21B6920Governance
BRIC
MRLN
VK
-4.74%-4.56%-6.22%$ 30.55B$ 2.62B19621Meme
2026
FML
BCT
-3.21%-3.10%-4.12%$ 28.69B$ 21.98B337422Privacy
XLA
DERO
MWC
-3.60%-2.99%-4.39%$ 28.12B$ 1.70B11523Binance Alpha Spotlight
VITA
MRLN
TIMI
-5.43%-5.65%-7.78%$ 23.60B$ 1.95B37324Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ABX
ANY
SRM
-3.82%-3.68%-4.74%$ 23.22B$ 1.60B24725Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DCAI
SN40
BASEDAI
-3.46%-3.60%-5.19%$ 21.20B$ 2.50B106726Tokenized Assets
TMOX
AGRI
MDOGAI
-0.45%-0.44%+3.25%$ 21.02B$ 34.27B36027Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.26%+0.29%+2.64%$ 19.75B$ 39.90M128Infrastructure
AE
SN97
KIMA
-3.47%-3.37%-3.36%$ 19.54B$ 1.43B25529Perpetuals
ETHDYDX
ZEX
DCK
-4.36%-4.18%-5.68%$ 18.34B$ 1.09B8730Dog-Themed
SHIC
BABYASTEROID
DHC
-3.61%-3.56%-5.15%$ 16.48B$ 882.72M37431Derivatives
TUNE
ZEX
MIR
-5.09%-4.88%-6.44%$ 15.89B$ 883.92M95324chan-Themed
PAIN
CHEESE
GOOBY
-4.17%-4.06%-5.30%$ 14.35B$ 847.40M5933Privacy Coins
XLA
DERO
MWC
-4.01%-2.71%-3.95%$ 13.48B$ 484.52M4134Elon Musk-Inspired
GARY
STARMAN
BOLT
-4.07%-4.05%-5.36%$ 12.29B$ 677.82M6335Tokenized Treasuries
JTRSY
NTBILL
MTBILL
+0.05%+0.20%+0.11%$ 11.22B$ 1.89M1036Zero Knowledge (ZK)
DG
HID
ENX
-4.64%-4.56%-7.89%$ 10.62B$ 660.46M8537Gambling (GambleFi)
BFG
GG
WINR
-2.17%-2.10%+7.94%$ 10.26B$ 60.78M6938Privacy Infrastructure
ROSE
ENX
GTG
-2.77%-2.93%-4.77%$ 10.09B$ 615.90M5939Options
ITHACA
SI
TUNE
-2.24%-2.25%+8.02%$ 9.87B$ 42.85M1640Prediction Markets
POLLO
BLOXWAP
XYRO
-2.30%-2.22%+8.20%$ 9.85B$ 64.26M4141YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ANY
AVC
UNFI
-2.53%-2.59%-4.35%$ 9.63B$ 1.61B14742Crypto-backed Stablecoin
UUSD
GRAI
USDJ
-0.21%-0.15%+5.66%$ 9.00B$ 218.52M6543Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
-3.19%-3.30%-5.04%$ 8.48B$ 540.22M1344Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
DERO
XTM
-0.51%-0.92%-6.37%$ 8.43B$ 140.69M3645Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
TDC
-3.89%-3.70%-6.69%$ 8.37B$ 391.38M1846RWA Protocol
CREDI
XCREDI
AGRI
-3.49%-3.55%-3.26%$ 8.22B$ 491.93M7247DePIN
EMC
SHDW
GRC
-1.58%-1.56%-3.83%$ 7.93B$ 1.31B19548Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
SWAN
ORDER
-5.61%-5.50%-6.24%$ 7.88B$ 643.35M1449Launchpad
DCK
MMPRO
CFI
-11.11%-11.88%-14.41%$ 7.28B$ 297.89M14850Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-0.56%-0.69%+0.78%$ 7.17B$ 1.08B4

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).