There are a large number of cryptocurrencies, the majority of which have very little value and uncertain futures. Consultants often advise investors to avoid the smaller cryptocurrencies and instead stick to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Here are some of the major cryptocurrencies to look out for:

Bitcoin: Bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency, is also the most well-known and valuable one, despite experiencing considerable volatility throughout its history. Although experts think it is still too unpredictable to be used as a digital payment system, bitcoin was once intended to be one.
Ethereum: The cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, an open-source blockchain on which programmers can create applications and other cryptocurrencies, is called Ether (ETH). In terms of market capitalization, it ranks second only to Bitcoin.
XRP: The cryptocurrency used by the Ripple digital payment network is called XRP. Built specifically for digital payments, XRP positions itself as a quicker and more effective way to run cross-border transactions. Third-party XRP development is also permitted by Ripple and XRP.
Tether: One of the first cryptocurrencies to link its value to a fiat currency, in this case the U.S. dollar, was the stablecoin Tether (USDT). By market capitalization, Tether is the biggest stablecoin.
Cardano: A peer-reviewed blockchain protocol named Ouroboros is the technology that Cardano (ADA) employs. It describes itself as a decentralized solution to guarantee security and scalability.