Ethereum (ETH)

*Market cap:* $454.4 billion

*Year-over-year return:* 109%

*Current price:* $3,783

*Description:* Ethereum is both a cryptocurrency and a blockchain platform. It is a favorite of program developers because of its potential applications, like so-called smart contracts that automatically execute when conditions are met and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

*Growth:* Ethereum has experienced tremendous growth. From April 2016 to the end of May 2024, its price went from about $11 to around $3,783, increasing 34,291%.