2026 hasn’t been kind to cryptocurrency investors so far. Most of the top tokens declined as investors fretted over elevated interest rates, challenging macroeconomic headwinds, and competition from traditional commodities like gold and silver.
However, instead of shunning the entire crypto industry, investors should probably just be more selective with the coins they buy. It’s still smart to buy blue chip leaders like Bitcoin (BTC +3.38%), but it also might be better to avoid altcoins like Shiba Inu (SHIB +4.41%).
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The token to buy: Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s price has declined about 30% over the past 12 months, but it’s still the world’s most valuable…
