CryptoRank data showed that Launchpad, GameFi and meme coins were the best-performing crypto categories in the third quarter of 2026, with average returns of 1,221%, 1,060% and 282%, respectively. Other categories that posted gains were Liquid Staking at 139%, AI at 121%, Blockchains at 91%, Currencies at 83%, Infrastructure at 76%, Exchanges at 74% and DeFi at 70%. The dataset only included projects with market capitalizations above $100 million. CryptoRank also said September was the best month for altcoin performance so far in 2026, with market breadth reaching its highest level of the year.
According to CryptoRank data cited by Techub News, Launchpad, GameFi and meme coins were the top-performing crypto categories in the third quarter of 2026, delivering average returns of 1,221%, 1,060% and 282%, respectively.
Other categories in positive territory were Liquid Staking at 139%, AI at 121%, Blockchains at 91%, Currencies at 83%, Infrastructure at 76%, Exchanges at 74% and DeFi at 70%.
The ranking only included projects with market capitalizations above $100 million. CryptoRank also said September was the strongest month for altcoins so far in 2026, while market breadth climbed to its highest point of the year.
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