5 Best-Performing Cryptocurrencies with Market Caps Above $10 Billion – NerdWallet

As digital currencies continue to gain prominence, a handful stand out for their impressive performances and sheer economic strength. NerdWallet has crunched the data and identified the following five cryptocurrencies with market capitalization figures that surpass the $10 billion mark.

1. Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin, the world’s first and arguably most famous cryptocurrency, leads the pack with its vast market cap.

2. Ethereum (ETH)

Next up is Ethereum, whose blockchain tech is widely used for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts.

3. Binance Coin (BNB)

Binance Coin is the third-largest by market cap. It acts as a utility token for the Binance Exchange.

4. Tether (USDT)

Tether functions as a ‘stablecoin’, pegged to the US Dollar. This gives it relative immunity from the volatility typically seen in crypto markets.

5. Cardano (ADA)

Rounding out the top five is Cardano, a third-generation cryptocurrency that aims to solve some of the scalability and security problems facing pioneers like Bitcoin.

These five cryptocurrencies not only represent substantial monetary value, but they also hold great promise in influencing the future of digital transactions. Read More