The CRYPTO 100 ® Index offers a comprehensive look at the cryptocurrency performance of the top 100 crypto and top 100 cryptoassets, utilising a robust rules based crypto index methodology.
The CRYPTO 100 ® Index is specifically designed to track the top 100 cryptoassets and cryptocurrencies through a transparent, rules based methodology. This crypto index methodology assesses various factors, including Volatility, Adoption, Liquidity, and Tokenomics (VALT), to provide insights into cryptocurrency performance beyond just market capitalisation.
What is a crypto index in simple terms?
In plain English, a crypto index is a basket of cryptoassets grouped together according to specific rules outlined in the crypto index methodology. These rules determine which assets are included in the index, how much weight each asset carries, how often the basket is updated, and the standards an asset must meet to remain within it.
The CRYPTO 100 ® rebalances on a quarterly schedule. The next rebalance is scheduled for 1 July 2026, with future rebalance dates falling on 1 October 2026, 1 January 2027, and 1 April 2027, and then continuing every quarter thereafter.
The rebalance process is based on the CRYPTO 100 ® methodology. The index is reviewed using a rules based selection score that emphasises volatility, adoption, liquidity, and tokenomics, ensuring that the constituent lists and weights are updated on the effective rebalance date.
Why do people use crypto indexes? For beginners, the main value of an index like the CRYPTO 100 ® is perspective. Analysing cryptocurrency performance can seem chaotic when assessed on an individual coin basis.
A well structured index helps reduce this chaos by creating a reference point. Instead of solely asking whether one cryptoasset increased or decreased in value today, you can inquire whether the broader market has shifted, whether gains were concentrated in a few assets, or whether certain sectors are showing signs of weakness among the top 100 cryptoassets.
CRYPTO 100 ® by Crypto Owl utilises robust input data, transparent calculation rules, and documented governance procedures designed to minimuse the risk of manipulation. The CRYPTO 100 ® Index is grounded in a published methodology with a clearly defined scope and purpose, overseen by an experienced index committee.
This index is provided solely for information and educational purposes and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any cryptoasset. Crypto Owl and CRYPTO 100 ® do not provide personalised investment advice.
What a crypto index can tell you: A good index helps answer three useful questions
1. What is happening in the market overall?
2. Which assets, among the top 100 crypto, currently carry the most influence?
3. How is the market changing over time?
CRYPTO 100 ® gives visitors a quick snapshot of the market by showing the current CRYPTO 100 Level and VALT 10 Level, both anchored to a base value of 100 on 01/01/2026.
CRYPTO 100 is a rules based crypto index that tracks the top 100 cryptoassets, in the same way leading benchmarks such as the FTSE 100, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 track the performance of major listed companies.
It is designed to help users understand whether the index is trending higher or lower at a glance. The short performance figures underneath provide immediate context for how the index has moved over 1 day, 7 days, and 30 days.
CRYPTO 100 tracks the top 100 cryptocurrencies with highest VALT score & market capitalisation.
VALT 10 tracks the top 10 cryptocurrencies with the top 10 highest VALT scores.
This section compares CRYPTO 100, VALT10, and Bitcoin across multiple time periods, including 24H, 7D, 30D, 90D, 1Y, and YTD. It helps users see whether the index is outperforming or lagging broader crypto benchmarks over time. The comparison format makes it easy to spot trends without needing to read the full table below.
Top 10 Weight
Top 10 Weight shows the 10 assets with the largest index weights, which determine how much each asset influences the CRYPTO 100 Level. These are the biggest drivers of index performance.
On the current index, Bitcoin alone accounts for 56.90% of the weight, followed by Ethereum at 17.44%, and XRP at 6.53%. The remaining top 10 includes Solana, TRON, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar.
This section helps users understand:
• Which assets the index is most exposed to
• How concentrated the index is at the top
• Why Bitcoin and Ethereum movements dominate index changes
Top 10 Score
Top 10 Score shows the 10 cryptoassets with the highest VALT scores in the universe, regardless of their weight. The VALT score reflects each asset’s quality or strength, and is a core part of the index’s quality weighted methodology.
This section is different from Top 10 Weight because it highlights assets that score well on VALT, even if they are small by weight.
For example, Litecoin currently has the highest VALT score in the table at 84.8.
This section helps users understand:
• Which assets are considered highest quality by the VALT methodology
• Which strong assets might be underweight but interesting for research
The movers area highlights the assets with the biggest changes, including YTD Movers and 24H Movers. This is where users can quickly identify momentum, volatility, and standout performers in the index universe. It adds a dynamic market view that complements the more structured performance tables.
The CRYPTO 100 ® Index constituents table lists 100 of 191 universe assets and gives a detailed view of each one, including category, weight, price, 24h move, YTD, and VALT score. This is the core research section of the site because it lets users inspect the composition of the index in detail. It also adds credibility by making the methodology transparent instead of hiding the underlying assets.
You can sort the full constituents CRYPTO 100 ® table by Weighting, VALT score, Price, 24 hour movers and YTD % change.
