CoinGecko Research Says More Than 53% of Cryptocurrencies Have Failed

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In 2025, over 11.6 million cryptocurrency tokens were reported extinct, bringing the total to 13.4 million since 2021. CoinGecko Research indicates that about 53% of cryptocurrencies have failed, highlighting significant market risks. Additionally, around 80% of ICOs from 2017 were identified as scams, reflecting ongoing concerns in the crypto industry's security and adoption.
- Over 11.6 million cryptocurrency tokens went extinct in 2025.
- About 53% of all cryptocurrencies on GeckoTerminal have failed.
- Approximately 80% of all 2017 ICOs turned out to be scams.
According to data released by CoinGecko Research, over 11.6 million cryptocurrency tokens went extinct in 2025. That is by far the highest volume in crypto assets to die in a single year, bringing the total number of dead tokens since 2021 to over 13.4 million.

The October 10 “Liquidation Cascade”
The above illustration highlights the severity of the clearout experienced in the cryptocurrency industry over the past 12 months, which research analysts linked to the broader market turbulence throughout the year, particularly across the memecoin sector.
According to CoinGecko Research, over 53% of all cryptocurrencies on its terminal have failed. The grou…
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CoinGecko Research Says More Than 53% of Cryptocurrencies Have Failed

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In 2025, over 11.6 million cryptocurrency tokens were reported extinct, bringing the total to 13.4 million since 2021. CoinGecko Research indicates that about 53% of cryptocurrencies have failed, highlighting significant market risks. Additionally, around 80% of ICOs from 2017 were identified as scams, reflecting ongoing concerns in the crypto industry's security and adoption.
- Over 11.6 million cryptocurrency tokens went extinct in 2025.
- About 53% of all cryptocurrencies on GeckoTerminal have failed.
- Approximately 80% of all 2017 ICOs turned out to be scams.
According to data released by CoinGecko Research, over 11.6 million cryptocurrency tokens went extinct in 2025. That is by far the highest volume in crypto assets to die in a single year, bringing the total number of dead tokens since 2021 to over 13.4 million.

The October 10 “Liquidation Cascade”
The above illustration highlights the severity of the clearout experienced in the cryptocurrency industry over the past 12 months, which research analysts linked to the broader market turbulence throughout the year, particularly across the memecoin sector.
According to CoinGecko Research, over 53% of all cryptocurrencies on its terminal have failed. The grou…
Read The Full Article CoinGecko Research Says More Than 53% of Cryptocurrencies Have Failed On Coin Edition.
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