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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
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JKL
DIVI
DFI
+1.03%+0.75%-0.54%$ 2.29T$ 69.78B5962Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
BDAG
JKL
+0.92%+0.74%-0.52%$ 2.26T$ 67.30B3613Proof of Work (PoW)
BCN
XNV
GRC
+0.63%+0.33%-0.90%$ 1.66T$ 37.13B1394World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
USDT
B
+0.74%+0.58%-0.27%$ 604.20B$ 101.70B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
DIVI
JKL
+1.89%+1.68%+0.23%$ 504.35B$ 28.20B1306Made in USA
KNDX
WELL
GNUS
+3.23%+3.09%+1.85%$ 327.43B$ 28.03B2607Stablecoins
MUSD
PMUSD
USR
-0.43%-0.45%-0.56%$ 316.37B$ 81.15B2898USD Stablecoin
USDX
USX
MUSD
-0.42%-0.44%-0.54%$ 309.88B$ 80.90B1369Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USX
VCHF
MUSD
-0.37%-0.41%-0.60%$ 301.13B$ 79.80B12310Exchange-based Tokens
HXRO
EQUAL
XPRT
+2.25%+2.21%+0.78%$ 143.42B$ 2.65B28111Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
DFX
LCX
+1.81%+1.71%+1.24%$ 137.38B$ 3.84B3412Made in China
MDT
DF
PANDA
+1.90%+1.86%+0.66%$ 134.19B$ 1.89B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
LCX
WFCA
+1.90%+1.86%+0.39%$ 122.34B$ 1.20B6014Base Native
LUSH
DREAMS
WELL
+0.02%-0.04%-0.92%$ 119.50B$ 16.90B48815MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURE
EURQ
-0.44%-0.46%-0.35%$ 78.65B$ 14.14B1016CoinList Launchpad
CLV
AXL
BLD
+6.08%+5.81%+4.19%$ 63.03B$ 5.96B6717Real World Assets (RWA)
GOLDAO
GLDT
DFI
+3.51%+3.42%+2.12%$ 62.54B$ 2.85B56718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LOOT
O3
DFI
+4.58%+4.51%+3.65%$ 59.85B$ 5.44B110919Meme
$POM
AURA
CATX
+2.04%+1.86%-0.22%$ 39.58B$ 3.94B349320Privacy
BCN
XNV
NOX
+4.46%+4.38%+2.83%$ 31.63B$ 2.87B10321Governance
HUNT
GRG
WFCA
+5.69%+5.48%+3.97%$ 31.52B$ 3.31B19822Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SUPER
⌘
DEXTER
+6.44%+6.27%+3.80%$ 26.29B$ 3.27B105023Infrastructure
AINL
KIMA
GITLAWB
+5.34%+5.22%+3.76%$ 25.93B$ 3.21B26024Binance Alpha Spotlight
VITA
SHOGGOTH
BUZZ
+4.38%+4.27%+3.18%$ 23.94B$ 3.65B37125Dog-Themed
WIF2
NINJA
気
+2.39%+2.13%-0.72%$ 22.80B$ 1.66B39326Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HXRO
EQUAL
XPRT
+4.33%+4.31%+3.40%$ 21.65B$ 1.53B265274chan-Themed
AVI
FUUU
FSJAL
+2.57%+2.20%-0.96%$ 20.12B$ 1.63B5728Tokenized Assets
AMDX
GOLDAO
GLDT
+0.32%+0.30%-0.19%$ 19.09B$ 624.00M35029Privacy Coins
NULL
XNV
BCN
+3.85%+3.74%+2.08%$ 18.25B$ 1.16B4030Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.90%+2.80%+1.35%$ 18.03B$ 157.13M131Elon Musk-Inspired
MELON
BEAR
BOLT
+1.97%+1.59%-1.66%$ 16.96B$ 1.13B6432Perpetuals
LV
AI69X
BOT
+3.24%+3.28%+2.23%$ 15.26B$ 812.11M9333Zero Knowledge (ZK)
YEC
VEIL
ZERA
+5.31%+5.47%+5.67%$ 14.71B$ 1.79B9034YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GMT
ARCAS
CWS
+8.30%+8.28%+6.10%$ 13.71B$ 2.75B14835Derivatives
STRIKE
LV
HXRO
+2.18%+2.26%+1.34%$ 12.47B$ 529.22M10136Quantum-Resistant
NAORIS
QTC
TDC
+5.85%+5.85%+6.09%$ 12.02B$ 1.42B1737Privacy Infrastructure
SESH
ZERA
NOX
+6.30%+6.23%+4.77%$ 11.80B$ 1.47B5138Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
OUSG
THBILL
NTBILL
+0.10%-0.00%-0.22%$ 11.23B$ 2.63M1039RWA Protocol
$QBIT
GOLDAO
LBM
+10.66%+10.47%+8.29%$ 11.19B$ 1.39B7240DePIN
GRC
JKL
GNUS
+5.72%+5.49%+3.22%$ 10.52B$ 1.41B20541Chain Abstraction
CLEAR
CYC
BLD
+6.47%+6.39%+4.52%$ 9.92B$ 901.23M1242Bitcoin Fork
XEC
SHA
BSV
+0.32%+0.49%-1.26%$ 9.54B$ 197.93M543Cross-chain Communication
XPRT
AVI
GRAV
+5.21%+5.09%+3.46%$ 9.13B$ 725.69M5744Privacy Blockchain
WAN
DERO
VRSC
+2.70%+2.81%+2.61%$ 9.07B$ 560.46M3745Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
SUPR
LSK
WGC
+6.58%+6.57%+4.39%$ 9.03B$ 892.41M1446Oracle
DIA
GRG
SKEY
+6.09%+6.05%+3.94%$ 8.52B$ 661.35M4647x402 Ecosystem
XONA
DEXTER
DREAMS
+5.67%+5.69%+3.28%$ 8.43B$ 673.74M9748Layer 2 (L2)
CLV
BVM
EVR
+5.70%+5.88%+5.29%$ 8.21B$ 1.49B11449Stablecoin Issuer
DF
BUT
ASF
+5.39%+4.83%+3.38%$ 8.15B$ 1.23B4250Crypto-backed Stablecoin
SUSD
USDJ
USX
+0.21%+0.18%-0.16%$ 7.80B$ 43.78M65

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).