Top Crypto YTD Returns
Year-to-date performance of the top 250 crypto assets — updated daily
AS OF SEP 18, 2026
Which crypto has performed best this year? This page ranks the top 250 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization by their year-to-date (YTD) return in 2026 — from the biggest YTD gainers to the steepest losers. Refreshed every morning, the top crypto YTD leaderboard always reflects the latest prices, so you can see the best performing crypto year to date at a glance.
| Rank | Asset | Symbol | YTD Return |
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Data as of September 18, 2026; YTD measured from January 1, 2026; sources: CoinGecko, OKX. A dash indicates no January 1, 2026 data was available.
For informational purposes only — not financial advice.
Top crypto YTD — FAQ
What is the best performing crypto YTD in 2026?
As of September 18, 2026, Akedo (AKE) is the best performing crypto year to date, up +10,509.29% since January 1, 2026. The ranking above tracks year-to-date returns for the top 250 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and is updated daily.
What does YTD mean in crypto?
YTD stands for year-to-date. A crypto YTD return measures how much a coin's price has changed from January 1 of the current year to today, expressed as a percentage.
How is crypto YTD return calculated?
YTD return equals (current price minus the January 1 price) divided by the January 1 price, times 100. For example, a coin that rose from $100 on January 1 to $150 today has a +50% YTD return.
Which cryptocurrencies are included in the top crypto YTD ranking?
The ranking covers the top 250 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, ordered by their year-to-date return in 2026, from the biggest gainers to the biggest losers. Currently leading: Akedo (AKE), Venice Token (VVV), Bedrock (BR).
How often is the top crypto YTD ranking updated?
The ranking refreshes every morning with the latest market prices, so the top crypto YTD leaderboard always reflects the most recent data.