1️⃣ Bitcoin (BTC)

Launch Year: 2009

Purpose: First decentralized digital currency, created as a peer-to-peer payment system without intermediaries.

Technology: Runs on a Proof-of-Work blockchain secured by miners.

Price Trend:

Early days: < $1 in 2009–2010

Major rallies: 2013 ($1,000), 2017 ($20,000), 2021 (ATH ~$69,000)

Long-term trend: Strong upward trajectory due to limited supply (21M BTC cap) and increasing demand.

2️⃣ XRP (Ripple)

Launch Year: 2012

Purpose: Focused on fast, low-cost cross-border payments for banks and financial institutions.

Technology: Uses a consensus mechanism (not Proof-of-Work), allowing faster transactions and lower energy use.

Price Trend:

Early days: <$0.01

Peak: ~$3.40 in January 2018 during crypto bull run.

Current market: Much lower than ATH but remains one of the top cryptocurrencies by market cap.

3️⃣ Chart in Background

The green line shows Bitcoin’s historical growth from 2016 onward, with multiple bull and bear cycles.

It illustrates Bitcoin’s volatility and long-term bullish trend, often followed by other coins like XRP during strong market cycles.