(ORDO NEWS) — Cryptocurrencies are becoming a popular investment target despite serious restrictions from the authorities. But if you suddenly decide to buy yourself such an asset, you will face the question: what exactly to buy?
Bitcoin is considered a more reliable cryptocurrency, but altcoins will allow you to earn more. So which one to choose?
Bitcoin is considered the ancestor of all cryptocurrencies and their most popular representative. It has the largest capitalization, liquidity and practical value.
However, there are many other competing digital assets on the market called alternative coins or altcoins. With so many alternatives, investors need a clear understanding of how each altcoin differs from bitcoin and whether it can be useful in diversifying a cryptocurrency portfolio.
Altcoins can be thought of as varieties of bitcoin. In other words, developers create altcoins to improve functionality or add features not found in Bitcoin.
But not all cryptocurrencies are created equal. There are alternative coins that can be of value to investors, but along with them there are others that grow solely on hype and are a good target for speculators.
Just as bitcoin has risen this year, having risen over 110% as of November 15th, many altcoins have risen as well.
Ethereum (ETH, Ethereum), Bitcoin’s main competitor, is up almost 500% year-on-year, while Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB) has posted an astounding 380,000% year-on-year, thanks in large part to Elon Musk’s tweets.
Such numbers can entice investors who want to get rich. But altcoins carry several risks that investors should consider.
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