Top 10 Cryptocurrencies (Ranked by Market Cap)*

1. **Bitcoin (BTC)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$1.3 Trillion  

   - **Key Feature:** First & most dominant cryptocurrency, "digital gold."


2. **Ethereum (ETH)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$450 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** Smart contracts & decentralized apps (DeFi, NFTs).

 

3. **Tether (USDT)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$110 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** Largest stablecoin (pegged 1:1 to USD).


4. **Binance Coin (BNB)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$90 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** Binance ecosystem utility token (trading fee discounts).

5. **Solana (SOL)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$70 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** High-speed blockchain for DeFi & Web3.


6. **USD Coin (USDC)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$30 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** Regulated stablecoin by Circle & Coinbase.

7. **XRP (XRP)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$30 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** Ripple’s payment protocol for banks.


8. **Dogecoin (DOGE)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$20 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** Meme coin with strong community support.

9. **Toncoin (TON)**  

   - **Market Cap:** ~$18 Billion  

   - **Key Feature:** Originally by Telegram, now community-run.


10. **Cardano (ADA)**  

    - **Market Cap:** ~$15 Billion  

    - **Key Feature:** Research-driven blockchain for smart contracts.

### **Notable Trends (2024)**

- **Bitcoin ETFs** boosted institutional adoption.

- **Ethereum’s upgrades** (Dencun) improved scalability.

- **Solana & Toncoin** gained due to high-speed transactions & ecosystem growth.

- **Stablecoins (USDT, USDC)** remain crucial for trading.

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