Crypto category · updated October 20, 2026
Layer 1 cryptocurrencies: base blockchains, prices and market cap
8 cryptocurrencies. The largest is Bitcoin.
Layer 1 blockchains: all coins
Largest market cap first, with the price in US dollars, the 24-hour change, the one-year return and the distance from the 12-month high.
Last closing price: June 16, 2026
| # | Coin | Price | 24h | 1 year | Market cap | From high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BitcoinBTC | $66,498.62 | +1.14% | - | - | - |
| 2 | EthereumETH | $1,816.90 | +5.29% | - | - | - |
| 3 | SolanaSOL | $73.92 | +3.70% | - | - | - |
| 4 | CardanoADA | $0.1885 | +3.01% | - | - | - |
| 5 | AvalancheAVAX | $6.96 | +2.52% | - | - | - |
| 6 | TRONTRX | $0.3190 | -0.87% | - | - | - |
| 7 | PolkadotDOT | $1.03 | +3.41% | - | - | - |
| 8 | CosmosATOM | $2.00 | -0.40% | - | - | - |
What are Layer 1 blockchains
A Layer 1 blockchain is an independent network with its own coin, on which apps and other tokens are built. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are the largest.
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Frequently asked questions: Layer 1 blockchains
What are Layer 1 blockchains?
A Layer 1 blockchain is an independent network with its own coin, on which apps and other tokens are built. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are the largest.
What is the largest cryptocurrency in the Layer 1 category?
Bitcoin. It costs $66,498.62 right now.
Which coins are in the Layer 1 blockchains category?
We track 8 cryptocurrencies in this category, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Avalanche and TRON.
How often do the prices update?
Every 30 seconds while you are on the page: the crypto market never closes, weekends included. Market cap and one-year return update once a day.