Market Cap:
$4.2T
-1.94%
24h Vol:
$183.7B
-4.22%
Dominance:
BTC 57.25%
0.71%
ETH 12.35%
-2.26%

Top Crypto Categories by Market Cap

On this page, you will see a list of the top cryptocurrency categories on the market. It’s a collection of different types of cryptocurrency divided into groups. Find out which sectors dominate the market and make smarter investment decisions.

Top Categories by Market Cap Market Cap Chg (24H)
SMSmart Contract Platform
$3.6T-1.47 %
LALayer 1 (L1)
$3.4T-1.50 %
PRProof of Work (PoW)
$2.5T-0.98 %
🚀 Top Gainers Categories Market Cap Chg (24H)
MAMassa Ecosystem
$2.6M+126.30 %
DRDRC-20
$24M+96.74 %
OAOasys Ecosystem
$11.4M-5.83 %
Name Market Cap Chg (24H) MC Share Volume 24h Chg (24H) FDV # of tokens
SMSmart Contract Platform
$3.6T
-0.97 %80.05 %
$128.3B
-28.33 %
$3.8T
566
LALayer 1 (L1)
$3.4T
-1.00 %77.62 %
$120.3B
-29.09 %
$6.1T
285
PRProof of Work (PoW)
$2.5T
-0.48 %56.11 %
$61.6B
-27.09 %
$2.5T
108
BIBitcoin Ecosystem
$2.4T
-0.50 %54.40 %
$56.4B
-28.42 %
$2.4T
28
ETEthereum Ecosystem
$1.3T
-1.88 %30.36 %
$196.3B
-26.38 %
$1.5T
2133
PRProof of Stake (PoS)
$957.9B
-2.25 %21.55 %
$54.7B
-30.77 %
$1.1T
107
WOWorld Liberty Financial Portfolio
$874.8B
-1.82 %19.68 %
$171.3B
-26.31 %
$903.2B
17
MAMade in USA
$554B
-0.88 %12.47 %
$41B
-16.74 %
$795.4B
248
SOSolana Ecosystem
$513.3B
-0.07 %11.55 %
$148.7B
-24.11 %
$583.3B
1344
ALAlleged SEC Securities
$383.9B
-1.02 %8.64 %
$17.1B
-26.37 %
$417.9B
37
BNBNB Chain Ecosystem
$372.4B
-1.30 %8.38 %
$41.1B
-22.10 %
$739.5B
1137
AVAvalanche Ecosystem
$362.8B
-0.20 %8.16 %
$136.5B
-24.86 %
$383B
224
STStablecoins
$322.1B
0.10 %7.25 %
$144.3B
-24.19 %
$508.4B
196
USUSD Stablecoin
$311B
0.10 %7.00 %
$143.5B
-24.22 %
$487.6B
117
TRTron Ecosystem
$309.4B
0.50 %6.96 %
$133.5B
-24.53 %
$322.4B
33
APAptos Ecosystem
$300.3B
-0.08 %6.76 %
$133.7B
-25.01 %
$302.9B
41
FIFiat-backed Stablecoin
$298.8B
0.10 %6.72 %
$138.7B
-24.92 %
$387.7B
100
NENear Protocol Ecosystem
$287.3B
0.23 %6.46 %
$134.5B
-24.51 %
$298B
44
CECelo Ecosystem
$268.8B
0.08 %6.05 %
$132.6B
-24.83 %
$276.4B
19
XRXRP Ledger Ecosystem
$243.8B
-1.39 %5.49 %
$21.8B
-11.73 %
$355.8B
34
EXExchange-based Tokens
$223.5B
-2.13 %5.03 %
$8.6B
-33.32 %
$254.8B
89
ARArbitrum Ecosystem
$223.3B
-0.60 %5.03 %
$31.4B
-13.45 %
$257.4B
397
CECentralized Exchange (CEX) Token
$215.5B
-2.11 %4.85 %
$7.3B
-33.04 %
$252.4B
38
TOTON Ecosystem
$211B
0.17 %4.75 %
$121.5B
-27.34 %
$223B
54
BABase Ecosystem
$208.1B
-0.90 %4.68 %
$25.6B
-9.76 %
$248B
812
KAKava Ecosystem
$204.5B
0.18 %4.60 %
$115.5B
-27.27 %
$209B
14
TETerra Ecosystem
$191.1B
-0.05 %4.30 %
$115.1B
-27.24 %
$191.2B
8
OPOptimism Ecosystem
$187.3B
-0.42 %4.21 %
$22.1B
-6.02 %
$219.2B
144
KAKaia Ecosystem
$178.4B
0.25 %4.01 %
$114.6B
-27.29 %
$179.2B
27
DEDecentralized Finance (DeFi)
$166.4B
-2.48 %3.75 %
$9.2B
-21.76 %
$289B
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What is the Cryptocurrency Categories List?

Cryptocurrency categories list groups different types of crypto based on their use cases, technologies, or themes. Common crypto categories include:

  • Smart contract platforms: Cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana, with their own blockchain that powers decentralized applications;
  • Stablecoins: Assets like USDT and USDC that are pegged to fiat currencies to reduce volatility;
  • DeFi tokens: Cryptocurrencies that are used in decentralized applications like Uniswap;
  • Layer 1, Layer 2 solutions: Ethereum, Berachain, Sui, Avalanche are representatives of L1 blockchain solutions, Arbitrum and Optimism belong to the L2 solutions group;
  • Privacy coins: Crypto such as Monero and Zcash that focus on anonymity;
  • Meme coins: Joke cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin, Pepe, and Shiba Inu.

By organizing tokens into types of cryptocurrencies, users gain deeper insight into trends, analytics, and investment potential across the market segments.

Types of Cryptocurrencies FAQ

What are the 4 types of cryptocurrency?

There is no universally agreed-upon classification, but cryptocurrencies are commonly grouped into 4 main types

  • Payment cryptocurrencies (including stablecoins) – Used as a medium of exchange
  • Utility tokens (e.g., UNI) – Provide access to specific features or services within a blockchain ecosystem (e.g., UNI, LINK).
  • NFTs – Digital assets that represent ownership of art, content, in-game items, etc.
  • Security tokens – Digital assets that represent ownership in real-world assets or companies, often regulated like traditional securities.

Each cryptocurrency has its own goal and operates in different ecosystems, and thus can be identified in a different sector.

What are the top crypto categories by market cap?

As of now, the top cryptocurrency categories by market cap include:

  • Smart Contract Platforms
  • Layer 1 (L1)
  • Proof of Work (PoW)
  • Proof of Stake (PoS)

These sectors represent the majority of the total crypto market value. Rankings may change over time because new sectors emerge and money flows into different segments of the market.

How many different cryptocurrencies are there?

According to CoinGecko, more than 13,000 active cryptocurrencies are on the market right now. This range spans from top-tier players like Bitcoin and Ethereum all the way down to low-cap, lesser-known altcoins. Each cryptocurrency comes with its own unique purpose, underlying ideology, and development team behind it.

However, this figure only represents verified cryptocurrencies that have undergone formal identification and listing processes. The reality is that there are hundreds of thousands of additional cryptocurrencies, including meme coins, experimental tokens, and speculative projects, that exist outside of these official tracking systems. Many of these unverified tokens are created on platforms like Ethereum,Solana or BNB Smart Chain, where anyone can launch a new cryptocurrency with minimal technical barriers.

The massive difference between verified and total cryptocurrency counts exists because major data providers like CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap maintain strict verification standards. Projects must demonstrate active trading pairs, legitimate development teams, and transparent tokenomics before being officially recognized and tracked.


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