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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
151
Alameda Research Portfolio-1.17%$2.03T$47.56B
14 / 38
152
DeSci-1.17%$479.29M$101.87M
9 / 30
153
DeFi-1.18%$105.70B$5.71B
190 / 368
154
USD Stablecoin-1.20%$231.71B$80.63B
22 / 33
155
Rehypothecated Crypto-1.21%$120.33B$3.76B
53 / 131
156
Animal Racing-1.22%$8.99M$315,301.37
2 / 3
157
DragonFly Capital Portfolio-1.23%$1.93T$45.41B
7 / 17
AVAX/--/--
158
Governance-1.23%$14.02B$1.90B
51 / 93
159
Education-1.24%$902.54M$34.50M
7 / 9
160
LaunchZone-1.24%$4.53M$21,596.34
4 / 2
161
Spartan Group-1.24%$4.93B$632.34M
15 / 36
DOT/GRT/--
162
Huobi Capital Portfolio-1.25%$1.91T$44.67B
5 / 15
STX/--/--
163
DePIN-1.28%$16.26B$879.42M
41 / 108
164
eGirl Capital Portfolio-1.30%$5.66B$372.29M
1 / 9
165
Kenetic Capital Portfolio-1.33%$335.00B$17.33B
11 / 38
SOL/LEO/--
166
TRON Ecosystem-1.34%$24.19B$997.89M
30 / 14
167
AI Agents-1.36%$3.75B$611.24M
49 / 143
168
ParaFi Capital-1.36%$8.69B$511.14M
3 / 10
--/--/--
169
Media-1.37%$4.78B$341.32M
16 / 31
THETA/--/--
170
BoostVC Portfolio-1.38%$1.93T$44.91B
4 / 10
--/--/--
171
AI & Big Data-1.39%$27.68B$2.46B
111 / 224
172
Identity-1.40%$1.92B$164.77M
10 / 13
173
Doggone Doggerel-1.45%$36.37B$1.95B
77 / 93
174
Interoperability-1.50%$7.52B$721.88M
21 / 43
175
Solana Ecosystem-1.50%$151.45B$10.28B
715 / 1194
--/--/--
176
Multicoin Capital Portfolio-1.50%$2.08T$50.14B
7 / 25
--/--/--
177
Discord Bots-1.50%$207.99M$48.34M
2 / 7
178
Gemini Frontier Fund-1.53%$39.25M$6.44M
1 / 2
179
Terra Ecosystem-1.53%$260.39B$77.84B
8 / 21
--/--/--
180
BRC-20-1.56%$551.04M$99.28M
20 / 31
181
Move VM (MVM)-1.58%$12.74B$918.01M
1 / 4
182
Privacy-1.58%$7.55B$380.82M
26 / 47
XMR/ZEC/--
183
World Liberty Financial Portfolio-1.60%$518.40B$91.09B
1 / 12
--/--/--
184
CMC Crypto Yearbook 2024-25-1.60%$34.03B$2.51B
5 / 20
TON/--/--
185
DePIN-1.62%$11.56B$570.19M
32 / 77
--/--/--
186
Kommunitas Launchpad-1.62%$7.68M$1.75M
4 / 7
187
CMS Holdings Portfolio-1.67%$1.99T$47.63B
8 / 20
--/--/--
188
Retail-1.68%$49.26M$15.84M
1 / 5
189
Yield Aggregator-1.69%$625.29M$124.19M
11 / 19
190
USV Portfolio-1.69%$1.91T$44.53B
1 / 6
ALGO/--/--
191
Chromia Ecosystem-1.70%$231.08M$48.21M
2 / 7
192
Zero Knowledge Proofs-1.72%$5.59B$542.20M
15 / 39
STRK/--/--
193
Cat-Themed-1.72%$953.56M$178.41M
60 / 83
194
Liquid Staking Derivatives-1.73%$45.86B$271.78M
20 / 58
195
Tezos Ecosystem-1.75%$382.74B$77.79B
2 / 9
XTZ/--/--
196
ETH 2.0 Staking-1.75%$19.66B$26.55M
1 / 3
197
Stablecoin-1.76%$233.82B$80.78B
48 / 82
--/--/--
198
Oasis Ecosystem-1.76%$209.87B$75.60B
2 / 6
WETH/--/--
199
AMM-1.79%$8.71B$640.73M
18 / 50
CAKE/--/--
200
Sharing Economy-1.81%$2.03B$66.81M
2 / 10

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.