CryptoRank: The strongest performing crypto categories in Q3 are Launchpad, GameFi and Meme coins

Wu said that according to CryptoRank data, the crypto categories with the strongest performance in Q3 2026 are Launchpad, GameFi and Meme coins, with average returns of 1,221%, 1,060% and 282% respectively. The average returns for Liquid Staking, AI, Blockchains, Currencies, Infrastructure, Exchanges, and DeFi are 139%, 121%, 91%, 83%, 76%, 74%, and 70% respectively. This statistic only includes projects with a market capitalization of more than $100 million. CryptoRank said September turned out to be the best month for altcoins so far in 2026, with market breadth rising to year-highs.