In the world of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and digital assets, there will always be top markets which tend to get more attention. That situation is no different in 2019 and will probably remain the same for a long while to come. Below are the top cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on, although all markets can offer something of value to the right people.
The Undisputed King Bitcoin
Regardless of what some people may claim, all markets stand or fall with Bitcoin. It is a fact which simply cannot be denied, no matter how hard people may try. Some experts hope to see cryptocurrencies, tokens, and assets decouple in 2019 and beyond. It would certainly make things more interesting, but making it happen is a major challenge. For now, Bitcoin will continue to lead the dance, with no other market coming even close.
The Usual Suspects (ETH – XRP – LTC – XLM)
Even though the market cap rankings of Ethereum and XRP have flipped around a bit, it seems Ethereum has firmly reclaimed the number 2 spot at this time. Both projects still offer tremendous potential in terms of future pricing and ongoing development. Litecoin, while often overlooked, continues to impress under most market circumstances. Its role in atomic swaps may prove to be rather crucial moving forward. Stellar’s XLM has seemingly lost some momentum, yet the project is still in a good place. Whether it will see another massive bull run, is very difficult to predict at this time.
The “Old” New Contenders (EOS – ADA – TRX – MIOTA)
In the past two years, most of the cryptocurrency conversations have shifted to alternative projects. That list often includes the four same projects: EOS, Cardano, Tron, and IOTA. While it remains to be seen how successful these will all be in a few years from now, big things are expected overall. EOS is the highest valued project of the four, thus it also has the most to prove in the eyes of observers. With its growing dApp ecosystem, an important first step is taken in that regard.
The same applies to Tron. While it is a project getting a lot of backlash, its overall growth cannot be denied either. This is, once again, primarily due to its dApp ecosystem. For Cardano, things are a bit different. It is not necessarily following the same path as either Tron, IOTA, or EOS. Instead, it seems that, from a development point of view, this project has won over a fair few enthusiasts in recent years. As is always the case, there remains plenty of work ahead prior to making any sort of lasting impact.
That leaves IOTA, which is a very different breed altogether. Its focus on the Internet of Things still has many people excited. At the same time, one has to wonder if this project may have jumped the gun and is slightly ahead of its time. The coming three to five years will prove crucial in this regard. The Internet of Things is still generating headlines, but the major “shift” has yet to occur. Forging crucial partnerships remains a viable strategy to keep IOTA relevant, thus things seem to be coming together on that front as well.
The Usual Suspects (ETH – XRP – LTC – XLM)
Even though the market cap rankings of Ethereum and XRP have flipped around a bit, it seems Ethereum has firmly reclaimed the number 2 spot at this time. Both projects still offer tremendous potential in terms of future pricing and ongoing development. Litecoin, while often overlooked, continues to impress under most market circumstances. Its role in atomic swaps may prove to be rather crucial moving forward. Stellar’s XLM has seemingly lost some momentum, yet the project is still in a good place. Whether it will see another massive bull run, is very difficult to predict at this time.
The “Old” New Contenders (EOS – ADA – TRX – MIOTA)
In the past two years, most of the cryptocurrency conversations have shifted to alternative projects. That list often includes the four same projects: EOS, Cardano, Tron, and IOTA. While it remains to be seen how successful these will all be in a few years from now, big things are expected overall. EOS is the highest valued project of the four, thus it also has the most to prove in the eyes of observers. With its growing dApp ecosystem, an important first step is taken in that regard.
The same applies to Tron. While it is a project getting a lot of backlash, its overall growth cannot be denied either. This is, once again, primarily due to its dApp ecosystem. For Cardano, things are a bit different. It is not necessarily following the same path as either Tron, IOTA, or EOS. Instead, it seems that, from a development point of view, this project has won over a fair few enthusiasts in recent years. As is always the case, there remains plenty of work ahead prior to making any sort of lasting impact.
That leaves IOTA, which is a very different breed altogether. Its focus on the Internet of Things still has many people excited. At the same time, one has to wonder if this project may have jumped the gun and is slightly ahead of its time. The coming three to five years will prove crucial in this regard. The Internet of Things is still generating headlines, but the major “shift” has yet to occur. Forging crucial partnerships remains a viable strategy to keep IOTA relevant, thus things seem to be coming together on that front as well.
Special Mention for Dogecoin
Although a lot of people still claim Dogecoin should not exist, nor be valued at over $300m in market cap, the meme currency of the internet is still going strong in 2019. Regardless of how people may perceive Dogecoin, it is still a great way to introduce people to cryptocurrency. DOGE is the most accessible currency, which can eventually lead to more people embracing Bitcoin and altcoins over time. From a community-oriented point of view, Dogecoin is leading the pack.
Author: JP Buntinx
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