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.
| Name | 24h avg. price (%) | Market cap | 24h volume | Gainers/Losers | Top coins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151 | Launchpad | +0.11% | $1.38B | $194.63M | 52 / 32 | |
152 | x402 Ecosystem | +0.10% | $9.78B | $241.96M | 17 / 17 | |
153 | Tokenized Assets | +0.10% | $13.90B | $419.45M | 116 / 136 | |
154 | CMC Crypto Awards 2024 | +0.09% | $81.92B | $1.74B | 1 / 3 | |
155 | Perp DEX coins | +0.09% | $13.75B | $369.40M | 17 / 16 | |
156 | Mobile Mining | +0.09% | $1.77B | $4.70M | 1 / 3 | |
157 | Sharing Economy | +0.09% | $550.88M | $26.26M | 3 / 7 | |
158 | IOU | +0.08% | $0.00 | $349,550.58 | 1 / 1 | |
159 | Tokenized ETFs | +0.08% | $269.14M | $10.98M | 16 / 9 | |
160 | PreStocks Ecosystem | +0.07% | $7.47M | $207,186.58 | 3 / 2 | |
161 | Electric Global Portfolio | +0.06% | $2.21T | $19.68B | 7 / 9 | |
162 | HyperEVM Ecosystem | +0.06% | $84.97B | $3.68B | 13 / 7 | |
163 | Privacy | +0.06% | $66.73B | $2.21B | 95 / 86 | |
164 | DCG Portfolio | +0.05% | $2.20T | $19.47B | 9 / 12 | |
165 | Privacy Coins | +0.04% | $17.84B | $809.42M | 32 / 31 | |
166 | Cronos Ecosystem | +0.04% | $34.87B | $1.16B | 34 / 25 | --/--/-- |
167 | Internet Computer Ecosystem | +0.03% | $1.80B | $46.37M | 16 / 6 | |
168 | ZEDXION Smart Chain Ecosystem | +0.03% | $187.13B | $37.41B | 4 / 4 | |
169 | Terra Ecosystem | +0.02% | $65.08B | $1.50B | 12 / 12 | |
170 | ONDO Ecosystem | +0.01% | $1.16B | $39.10M | 57 / 101 | |
171 | World Liberty Financial Portfolio | +0.00% | $735.11B | $49.19B | 12 / 5 | --/--/-- |
172 | Storage | +0.00% | $2.76B | $160.79M | 20 / 26 | |
173 | Cooking.City Ecosystem | 0.00% | $0.00 | $0.00 | 1 / 1 | |
174 | Friend Tech | 0.00% | $0.00 | $0.00 | 1 / 1 | |
175 | Aave Tokens | 0.00% | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0 / 0 | --/--/-- |
176 | 1Confirmation Portfolio | -0.01% | $2.19T | $18.54B | 5 / 6 | |
177 | Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills) | -0.01% | $0.00 | $14,873.13 | 1 / 1 | |
178 | Multicoin Capital Portfolio | -0.01% | $2.39T | $22.05B | 14 / 19 | |
179 | Polychain Capital Portfolio | -0.01% | $2.21T | $19.30B | 18 / 29 | |
180 | Trading Card Game (TCG) | -0.02% | $274.17M | $13.92M | 7 / 9 | |
181 | Social Token | -0.02% | $249.69M | $72.95M | 13 / 17 | |
182 | Tokenized Stock | -0.03% | $9.88B | $271.30M | 83 / 71 | |
183 | Algorithmic Stablecoin | -0.03% | $1.01B | $3.09M | 6 / 4 | |
184 | Moonriver Ecosystem | -0.04% | $21.87B | $463.08M | 5 / 5 | |
185 | DuckChain Ecosystem | -0.04% | $186.98B | $37.24B | 2 / 2 | |
186 | a16z Portfolio | -0.05% | $2.33T | $20.28B | 10 / 20 | |
187 | Stablecoin | -0.05% | $316.55B | $42.85B | 87 / 71 | |
188 | Communications & Social Media | -0.05% | $4.76B | $537.42M | 74 / 76 | |
189 | Internet Capital Markets | -0.07% | $419.18M | $67.62M | 36 / 32 | |
190 | Eclipse Ecosystem | -0.08% | $16.34M | $8.31M | 1 / 1 | |
191 | Tokenized Treasury Bonds (T-Bonds) | -0.09% | $0.00 | $19.74 | 1 / 1 | |
192 | US Strategic Crypto Reserve | -0.09% | $2.40T | $21.26B | 2 / 3 | --/--/-- |
193 | xStocks Ecosystem | -0.09% | $9.66B | $238.91M | 38 / 24 | --/--/-- |
194 | Fenbushi Capital Portfolio | -0.10% | $13.62B | $733.19M | 7 / 8 | --/--/-- |
195 | Standard Crypto Portfolio | -0.11% | $11.24B | $743.36M | 5 / 5 | |
196 | Play To Earn | -0.12% | $2.80B | $177.77M | 99 / 79 | |
197 | USD Stablecoin | -0.12% | $308.88B | $42.65B | 34 / 27 | --/--/-- |
198 | AMM | -0.13% | $7.32B | $324.89M | 23 / 32 | |
199 | DAO | -0.13% | $17.80B | $928.22M | 77 / 94 | |
200 | VBC Ventures Portfolio | -0.13% | $258.30M | $22.37M | 12 / 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.