$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins serve different roles in the crypto ecosystem. BTC is the dominant asset, often seen as a store of value and a hedge against inflation, while altcoins introduce innovation in areas like smart contracts, DeFi, and scalability.

Key Differences:

Security & Adoption – BTC has the highest security and institutional adoption, while altcoins vary in risk and utility.

Consensus Mechanisms – BTC uses Proof-of-Work (PoW), whereas many altcoins adopt Proof-of-Stake (PoS) for efficiency.

Market Cycles – BTC dominance rises in bear markets, while altcoins tend to outperform in bull runs