Bitcoin soared from $35,302 in 2021 to $82,379 in 2024 despite market volatility, proving its dominance as the top cryptocurrency.
Ethereum transitioned to an eco-friendly proof-of-stake model, staying strong at No. 2, but faces rising competition from faster networks like Solana.
Despite controversies, Tether remains the most trusted stablecoin, backed by US Treasury Bills and boasting a $120 billion market cap.
Polkadot, once a top player, fell from $15.94 to $5.13, struggling to maintain relevance but introducing innovations like Agile Coretime.
Ripple’s partial court victory against the SEC restored confidence in XRP, doubling its value to $0.58 by late 2024.
Cardano, labeled a "ghost chain," faces challenges but launched the Chang hard fork upgrade to improve scalability and governance.
Once Bitcoin alternatives, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash have lost momentum, overshadowed by newer and more advanced projects.
Chainlink remains vital for decentralized finance (DeFi) by providing essential off-chain data but has seen a price dip from $20.51 to $13.99.
Michael Saylor and others highlight Bitcoin's potential for $100K, buoyed by institutional adoption and political shifts like Trump’s pro-crypto stance.
The rise of new platforms and technologies has created a dynamic landscape where adaptability is key for older cryptocurrencies to stay relevant.
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