Bitcoin may be the belle of the ball of the cryptomarket. But it's important to understand what each cryptocurrency can bring to the table.
Bitcoin enjoyed a long summer in the spotlight, as prices notched new records and regulatory policy proved favorable. Not to be outdone, the Ethereum network made a number of headlines in recent weeks.
The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market recently ascended to $4 trillion. But two assets account for a massive percentage of that figure.
Cryptocurrencies have responded well to the U.S. election results, with hopes rising of a new regulatory regime taking over. Both bitcoin and ether have benefited, seeing price increases since the election.