1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Since its rise to fame, the price of Bitcoin has witnessed a remarkable increase. In May 2016, a single Bitcoin cost around $500. On April 16, 2024, the price surged to approximately $62,864, representing an impressive growth of 12,572.8%.
2. Ethereum (ETH)
The growth of Ether has been equally remarkable. From April 2016 to April 2024, its price rose from approximately $11 to around $3,082.87, representing an increase of 27,926%.
3. Tether (USDT)
Unlike other cryptocurrencies, Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin backed by the U.S. dollar. This stability makes it attractive to investors concerned about market volatility and interested in exposure to the dollar.
4. BNB
Since its launch in 2017, the price of BNB has seen extraordinary growth, rising from $0.10 to around $542.31 by April 2024, an increase of 542,314,200%.
5. Solana (SOL)
Since its launch in 2020, the price of SOL has increased from $0.77 to around $134.58 by April 2024, a growth of 17,445,234%.
6. USDC
Like Tether, USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin backed by U.S. dollars, allowing for global transactions. Therefore, its price is always fixed at $1.
7. XRP (XRP)
Created by the founders of Ripple, XRP facilitates currency exchanges, including fiat currencies and other major cryptocurrencies. The price of XRP rose from $0.006 in 2017 to $0.4842 by April 2024, an increase of 80,633%.
8. Dogecoin (DOGE)
Created as a joke, Dogecoin evolved into a popular cryptocurrency due to a dedicated community and the virality of creative memes associated with the project.
The price of Dogecoin increased from $0.0002 in 2017 to $0.1513 by April 2024, a remarkable growth of 75,550%.
9. Toncoin (TON)
It is a decentralized blockchain developed in 2018 by the encrypted messaging platform Telegram. Originally known as 'Telegram Open Network', it was renamed to 'The Open Network' after being adopted by the TON Foundation. By April 2024, it became the ninth cryptocurrency by market value, being traded at $6.65.
10. Cardano (ADA)
Cardano is notable for its early adoption of proof-of-stake validation, offering faster transactions and lower energy consumption compared to other cryptocurrencies.
The price of ADA increased from $0.02 in 2017 to $0.4596 by April 2024, representing an increase of 3,786%.