BITCOIN v/s ETHEREUM
WHICH IS BETTER BETWEEN $BTC v/S $ETH ?
Despite recent volatility in the crypto markets, Bitcoin and Ethereum remain two of the best-performing large-market-cap cryptos. For the year, Bitcoin is now up 65% while Ethereum is up 40%.
There are three key factors that could determine which crypto is the better buy over the long haul.
âFLOW OF THE INSTITUTIONAL MONEY
The most important factor remains the flow of institutional money into the crypto asset class. Currently, Bitcoin appears to have a massive edge over Ethereum, with many institutional investors viewing it as a "safe haven" asset that can protect them from volatility in the broader market.
âUSER ADOPTION RATES
The next major factor to keep in mind is user adoption rates. The big-picture view here is that, as both Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to go mainstream, they will both likely see a massive surge in their built-in user bases.
âTECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS
If there's one area where Ethereum has a decided edge, it's in the technology supporting its blockchain. Whereas Bitcoin is built on old, proof-of-work technology that requires expensive, energy-intensive mining.
â CONCLUSION
Crypto investors for years have been looking forward to "the flippening" -- the moment in time when Ethereum finally overtakes. Bitcoin as the most valuable crypto in the world. For that to happen, Ethereum's future growth needs to outpace Bitcoin's future growth by a significant margin.
