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Crypto Categories

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
551Eclipse Ecosystem
ES
USDC
INVT
----------5552ApeChain Ecosystem
GNS
PNUTZ
WETH
----------10553Hyperliquid Ecosystem
UPUMP
DEPIN
VAPOR
----------59554Sonic Ecosystem
METRO
EGGS
GOGLZ
----------72555Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1556Ergo Ecosystem
ERGONE
----------1557Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
ELK
WELA
HT
----------3558GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1559Bridged FRAX
FRAX
--------$ 8.04K1560Ethereum Ecosystem
DG
STMX
LUCHOW
----------2976561Stellar Ecosystem
AQUA
BLND
GYEN
----------27562Peaq Ecosystem
WETH
CODEC
ROBOT
----------13563HyperEVM Ecosystem
LINK0
UPUMP
SPHERE
----------148564Multiplier Denominated Tokens
1000PEPPER
--------$ 1.42M1565Bitcoin Ecosystem
RATS
SAVM
TRAC
----------11566BounceBit Ecosystem
WBB
BBUSD
----------2567Katana Ecosystem
WOOFY
JITOSOL
WFRAX
----------19568Hydra Ecosystem
ANI
CHANGE
----------2569Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
----------2570BNB Chain Ecosystem
CARDIO
CATA
LUCHOW
----------1992571Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--------$ 28.15M17572BSquared Network Ecosystem
LINK
UNIBTC
----------2573TRY Stablecoin
WITRY
TRYB
----------2574Liquid Staked HYPE
STHYPE
SHYPE
HLHYPE
--------$ 3.79M5575Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1576Wormhole Assets
HYPE
TRUMP
LUNC
--------$ 25.06M15577Sora Ecosystem
RENBTC
WETH
KAON
----------31578OKT Chain Ecosystem
O3
OKB
USDC
----------4579Kasplex Ecosystem
BMT
SOMPI
----------2580Goat Ecosystem
USDC.E
WGBTC
WETH
----------4581Story Ecosystem
WIP
ARIAIP
WETH
----------6582Fluent Ecosystem
BLEND
----------1583Starknet Ecosystem
SURVIVOR
DREAMS
BROTHER
----------24584Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
LENDS
DAKS
--------$ 27.53K3585Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 339.801586Ink Ecosystem
EZETH
ANITA
PURPLE
----------35587Soneium Ecosystem
SUPER
RLP
USR
----------21588Beam Ecosystem
BCAT
WBEAM
FP
----------7589Zano Ecosystem
FUSD
ZANO
----------2590zkLink Nova Ecosystem
USDC
ZKL
----------2591Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1592Superposition Ecosystem
USDC.E
WBTC
----------2593opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
CAKE
XVS
----------7594MultiversX Ecosystem
MEX
DRX
PODGE
----------23595Bridged WBTC
FIABTC
NBTC
WBTC
--------$ 33.77M3596Huobi ECO Chain Ecosystem
YFI
ANY
DERI
----------16597BESC HyperChain Ecosystem
WBESC
MONEY
MSMIL
----------3598CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1599Solana Ecosystem
FOMOCAT
DARK
CATA
----------3013600XDC Ecosystem
WETH
GBEX
XSP
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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 capitalise 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).