Four leading cryptocurrencies outperformed the Nasdaq Composite in 2024:

- **Bitcoin** rose by 126%, thanks to ETF approval and reduced supply.

- **Ethereum** increased by 49%, supported by ETF approval and lower interest rates.

- **Solana** climbed by 75%, due to high network speed and low fees.

- **Ripple** surged by 247%, after victories in court against the SEC and expanded partnerships.

These cryptocurrencies demonstrated significant growth despite market volatility.