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Top 3 Reasons Why Ethereum (ETH) is the Best Crypto To Buy in 2024

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Qadir AK

Ethereum (ETH), a leading alternative cryptocurrency, is gearing up for a pivotal phase. As of June 22, ETH is trading at $3,501, with a market cap of $428 billion. It saw slight declines of 1.06% over the past week and 0.21% in the last 24 hours, while maintaining a robust trading volume of $15 billion, securing its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Let’s dive deeper and explore the key factors fueling Ethereum’s next chapter.

Regulatory Clarity Can Do Wonders!

Recent developments have cleared the path for Ethereum’s potential adoption and increased valuation. On June 19, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concluded its investigation into Ethereum without pursuing any actions that could label ETH as a security. This regulatory certainty sets the stage for significant advancements within Ethereum’s ecosystem.

In a recent post on X, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management—the world’s largest provider of cryptocurrency index funds—detailed why investors should consider diversifying their cryptocurrency portfolios by adding Ethereum (ETH) alongside maintaining a position in Bitcoin (BTC). Bitwise offers three key reasons for investors to consider ETH, contrasting it with a critical viewpoint on exclusive BTC investment.

Three Key Reasons to Invest in Ethereum

Diversification Matters

Hougan started his analysis with the importance of diversification within the crypto asset class. He digs deep into the uncertainty in identifying which specific crypto traits will revolutionize the world, suggesting that investors should aim to “own the market.” He recommends a 3:1 bitcoin/ether allocation as a balanced starting point for most investors.

Analyzing the Versatile Use Cases

Next up is Ethereum’s unique use cases provide a distinct advantage. Unlike Bitcoin, which aims to be the “best form of money,” Ethereum’s programmability and focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) offer varied opportunities within the market.

“Adding some ETH to a majority BTC position gives you broader exposure to all the things public blockchains can do.”

Matt Hougan

Performance Across Market Cycles

Historical data supports Ethereum’s potential to enhance portfolio returns over a complete market cycle compared to a BTC-only strategy. Despite Bitcoin’s recent outperformance, Hougan advises caution that past performance does not guarantee future results.

Looking Ahead

While Bitcoin remains dominant as a cryptocurrency, Ethereum leads in diverse blockchain applications. Reflecting this confidence, Bitwise recently announced a $2.5 million seed investment in its ether ETF product. Hougan’s insights underscore the benefits of a diversified cryptocurrency portfolio, highlighting Ethereum’s unique strengths alongside Bitcoin in enhancing investment strategies.

Is Ethereum the next big thing in crypto? Will it come for Bitcoin’s crown? Stay tuned for the latest developments!

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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