Bitcoin’s Impressive Start and Global Adoption
Bitcoin has had an impressive start to 2024, not only in terms of price movements but also in terms of global adoption. Nearly a dozen spot BTC ETFs have been approved in the US, indicating growing acceptance of the cryptocurrency.
Positive Predictions for Bitcoin
With the fourth halving scheduled to take place in about two months, Bitcoin is expected to have a highly positive year. Some predictions even suggest a price tag of up to $150,000, which would be a significant surge from its current value.
Altcoins Rising with Bitcoin
When Bitcoin starts to rise, some altcoins tend to follow suit. Perplexity, an AI chatbot, has identified several altcoins that could perform well in 2024.
Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum is named as one of the top-performing altcoins. Despite a quieter 2023 with an 83% increase, Ethereum’s blockchain remains the most utilized in terms of DeFi and NFTs. The AI chatbot predicts that this could drive the native token’s value higher this year. Additionally, the Ethereum ecosystem is expecting updates and has layer 2 networks that aim to improve transaction costs and speed.
Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Polkadot (DOT)
Solana had a remarkable performance in 2023 and emerged as a rival to Ethereum. It is home to many DeFi and NFT projects. Similarly, Avalanche, Cardano, and Polkadot are targeting Ethereum’s market share. Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, has formed impressive partnerships and has entered the RWA world. All of these altcoins have various features that contribute to their potential success, such as dominating the DeFi ecosystem and offering fast transaction speeds.
Consistent Answers on Best-Performing Altcoins
When asked about the best-performing cryptocurrencies in 2024, both ChatGPT and Perplexity gave the same answers: ETH, SOL, DOT, LINK, ADA, and AVAX. They highlighted the growing Total Value Locked (TVL) in ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana, indicating their continued importance in the blockchain space.
AVAX as the Dark Horse
Perplexity named AVAX as the dark horse of the altcoin race. Despite already surpassing DOT and LINK in terms of market cap, AVAX is still seen as having untapped potential. However, it is important to note that investing in cryptocurrencies carries risks due to their volatility and lack of proper regulations.