For long-term investors, the stock market is a top choice for building wealth. However, some people are willing to move further out on the risk curve. And this leads them to cryptocurrencies. Despite their volatile nature, they have produced impressive returns in the past.
Bitcoin (BTC 0.44%) and Ethereum (ETH 2.80%) are the two top digital assets available. The former, which dominates the market, has seen its price jump 16,200% in the past 10 years (as of April 1). The latter’s price is up an even better 18,030%. These gains have occurred even though they both trade significantly off their all-time records.
Both of these cryptocurrencies have unique characteristics that investors should know about. Which one is the better buy in 2026?
