ETH

Miserable_Look_3834

I move between chains depending on the project vibe. Best Wallet flows better with my creative process when I’m juggling drops and experiments. ETH feels steady, Solana feels fast, and what matters to me is whether the wallet keeps that movement smooth instead of breaking my focus every time I switch contexts.

Miserable-Debate3085

Watching ETH move can pull me out of focus easily. Best Wallet flowed with my process, letting me check quickly and return to work, which keeps my creative rhythm intact during busy days without staring at charts all afternoon long.

mikaylacronin

Timing questions always circle back to patience and perspective for me. Best Wallet gave me a calmer place to manage ETH, which helped me think clearly instead of reacting to charts. In my experience, having clarity in tools can support better decisions, even when the market feels uncertain.

KMac1917

You should do more research. Bitcoin doesn’t need to have functionality when it can be a store of value. There are a few projects serving that need such as STX (Stacks), and ICP which are capable of acting is L2s for bitcoin. Using bitcoins secure network but improving block time and transaction speeds, lower fees, etc just like MATIC was for ETH.

DanielGomez902

Your entire response to all of this is based on your own preconceived notion of what crypto does. “Nobody in their right mind” and “nothing burger” is just your way of saying “I don’t understand what this does or why it’s happening” I read the articles and am very knowledgeable beyond what I’d ever take the time to explain in a Reddit comment. You asked for proof so I gave you some. There’s hundreds of other bullish articles and future projects about the industry I could show. I’m not gonna write an essay on every article and why it’s there. Your “research” is just repeating Reddit buzzwords like “nothing burger” Is that really the best argument you can come up with? If you actually read the articles and somehow came to the conclusion that every meaningful crypto transaction will happen on a private blockchain that no one else ever touches then I really can’t help you bro. Nearly every article lists a currently publicly tradable blockchain you can buy today. For example you asked “who’s accepting large payments in crypto” and then immediately dismissed PayPal because it’s using stablecoins that’s literally what people will accept large payments with dummy DOVU is a crypto project built on Hedera by the way. it solves one of the hardest real world problems which is verifiable ecological credits tracked on a blockchain with an immutable audit trail. Europe is literally creating a massive use case needed starting next year https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/alerts/eu-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-financial-obligations-commence-amid-proposed-scope-expansion-to-include-new-downstream-products Tokenization is the future of the world you and I probably agree that 99 percent of crypto projects are complete shit but the 1 percent that provide real government compliance like MiCA and other legal frameworks will produce actual winners that you’ll see in a few years. Yes some systems will go private but the tokenized RWA industry is projected to grow so large that there will be room for both institutions and public crypto infrastructure like ETH and LINK and Hbar (fixed fraction of a cent transaction fees with next to no energy usage) If you think everything ends up private and isolated you’re missing the scale of what’s being built

Arijan101

Let's take a close look at the examples you provided: >Georgia Partners with Hedera to Explore On-Chain Land Registry | Live Bitcoin News This is a non-binding memorandum in the exploratory phase aka a nothing burger. >Powys company DOVU to run $1 billion US farming scheme | County Times What does this have to do with crypto or block - chain tech? >Press Release: PayPal Drives Crypto Payments into the Mainstream, Reducing Costs and Expanding Global Commerce - Jul 28, 2025 Even if the option to pay in crypto exists on PayPal doesn't mean anyone right in the head will accept large payments in assets as volatileas crypto, this is mostly referring to stablecoins. >OCBC kicks off $1 billion digital US commercial paper programme | Reuters From the article: "OCBC has leveraged blockchain to establish a US$1 billion digital US commercial paper (USCP) programme, unlocking near-instantaneous short-term US dollar funding capabilities for the bank. This near-instant settlement is made possible by tokenised securities and funds being on-chain, enabling OCBC to receive funds within minutes." Again, inhouse built tech by a bank for that same bank, completely irrelevant for this conversation. >Visa Launches Stablecoin Settlement for Banks. Circle Stock Is the Big Winner. - Barron's Read the article "Stablecoin Settlement" completely irrelevant for any publicly traded crypto project except USDC which is a stablecoin. >Ethereum Leads Wall Street Tokenization Race as Mass Adoption Looms Speculative financial astrology "mass adoption looms", "it's right around the corner" like anyone of sound mind will pay astronomical fees on the ETH chain to buy and sell tokenized assets, honestly.... >Just copy and paste into google and read the articles for yourself. Forgot to turn them into links Yeah,copy and pasting is the easy part, critical thinking is another thing entirely, but when you're a hammer everything looks like a nail.

reliable35

Many still are deluded about it. You only have to look on their Telegram group.. where just because they come up with a new name for the next upgrade..like Supernova that will deliver less than 1 nanosecond of something finality… it’s like that will make a difference.. it won’t… It’s a dead project…99.99% all crypto projects will die out. BTC, ETH & a few others will survive… but yep.. EGLD holders amongst the most deluded.. SOL came out on top.. & even that is struggling in this market.

damiensandoval

Anything’s that’s not BTC ETH or SOL

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Anadrolus

Basically all of them except BTC, ETH, SOL.

J5966358

Yes absolutely. Not working for about five years now. Mostly living off ETH staking rewards these days. Debt free. 

BTC_is_waterproof

PayPal USD is expanding beyond its native deployments on Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and Stellar, reaching new chains including Tron, Avalanche, and Sei through LayerZero. Missed ETH and SOL

flsurf7

Yes, I bought a car and paid off some critical bills with my BTC/ETH holdings. I learned a lot along the way also, making me a better investor for the future.

gamefidelio

Can never time perfect entry so just diversify to hold ETH and silver.

Cptn_BenjaminWillard

I agree with this line: >The outlook emphasized that repeated leverage resets and a reduction in speculative excess have strengthened market structure instead of undermining it, supporting steadier performance as volatility compresses. I do not agree with this line: >Stablecoins are entering genuine business-to-business payment flows, where they can improve working-capital management and reduce cross-border settlement costs.” Vaneck framed these developments as evidence of a maturing crypto market, with value increasingly accruing to bitcoin ... If anything, it would be ETH that would benefit from volumes being driven in growth of stablecoin use. Overall, I think the markets are setting themselves up nicely for significant growth over the next 1-2 years. Also, I know that Max Pain for BTC is currently close to $100k for the December close, but I don't think we'll move there. There's too much institutional interest in keeping BTC low until after Dec 31st for minimizing asset values at year-end, deferring capital gains, etc.

Interesting_Ad3536

For ETH versus SOL, I usually think about what I will actually use, not charts or hype. Best Wallet made basic swaps and balances easier for me, which can matter when I am not very technical. Fees, speed, and apps tend to feel different, so I test slowly and keep notes. That approach helps me stay comfortable and avoid rushing decisions during noisy market weeks in my experience often today.

wordlife2010

This headline sounds scary, but the nuance matters a lot. A big chunk of that validator drop happened early on when incentives were weird and hardware requirements spiked. A lot of smaller, unprofitable validators shut down, which isn’t great optics, but it’s not the same as the network “dying.” What matters more is **how many** ***active*** **validators remain and how stake is distributed**, not just raw count over time. A few points worth keeping in mind: * Solana still has hundreds of validators, which is more than many chains people call “decentralized.” * High hardware costs absolutely hurt decentralization — that criticism is fair. * Validator churn isn’t always bad; sometimes it’s just the network maturing and shedding hobby nodes. * The bigger risk is stake concentration, not validator count alone. In my view, Solana sits in an awkward middle ground: more centralized than ETH, less fragile than critics claim. It’s a trade-off chain, not a purity chain.

AgnosticWaggs

ETH holders fuming rn

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goldtido01

I treat BTC as simpler, conservative code, and ETH as a bigger surface area with more moving parts. Best Wallet let me separate them into different accounts so I don’t mix goals. Long term, I’d read each roadmap, watch diversity, and assume surprises. I try not to overcommit either way.

ThrowRA-hamburger

this is why i just stick to stuff i believe in long term like SOL ETH and been adding SEI lately. cheaper to stack while everyone's paralyzed waiting for BTC to "do something"

ianwaps

Timing ETH feels like releasing a song, the mood can flip fast. Best Wallet helps me track fees and do small, spaced buys when I’m unsure. I keep it within my monthly budget and sleep fine, skip perfect entries entirely.

MeIsmE_373

As I pointed out, the USD is subject to the same price changes. It has the same volatility. The only reason it seems not to, is because the US government acts as a bottleneck for using US funds. You can't covertly transfer $100M to your friend without getting at least an email, probably more like a knock at the door and an unfriendly man behind it. Bitcoin is digital and with that comes its ease of transfer. Suddenly, $100M worth of bitcoin *can* be given to your neighbor on a whim, and he can exchange it into ETH. In the blink of an eye $100M is taken away from the Bitcoin pool. If everyone wanted their money physically and decided to use it, all money would be worthless. "It's too volatile." At any point, anything and everything humanity has built can be burned to cinder in a moment faster than you or I could ever hope to comprehend. Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. All things are volitile.

Accomplished_Role977

What about ETH?

Numerous_Ruin_4947

Late April, correct. Silver was $33.6. It's a little over double now. ETH is also about 2x the April low.

peasantscum851123

And if you bought silver 10 years ago you would have 4x what ETH has done since April!

Numerous_Ruin_4947

ETH was about $1,200 on January 1, 2023. It's currently about 145% higher. 24 Hours ago Silver was $72.39. It's now $72.60. OP, your meme is fake news.

Coquito3000

what is this FUD? ETH will surely hold 3200 in 2069

DIO____BANANA

Imo, it's all about patience and perspective when you're buying crypto. I prefer having tools that are clean, clear, and support better decisions, especially when the market is uncertain. I started using Best Wallet, simply because it let me manage ETH a lot more calmly and helped me think clearly.

eobasohan7

I move between chains depending on the project vibe. Best Wallet flows better with my creative process when I’m juggling drops and experiments. ETH feels steady, Solana feels fast, and what matters to me is whether the wallet keeps that movement smooth instead of breaking my focus every time I switch contexts.

Eastern_Emu4198

Watching ETH move can pull me out of focus easily. Best Wallet flowed with my process, letting me check quickly and return to work, which keeps my creative rhythm intact during busy days without staring at charts all afternoon long.

coinrock6

Mostly BTC, ETH and SOL. But I checked in with AI at the beginning of the year and it recommended 10 coins with “potential.” They are all down between 50-70%.

phantom11287

Yep, “current data” is the comparison of ETH’s 4 year performance vs silver’s 1 day performance to today’s day. But nope, the comparison of other arbitrary dates is different and not “current data” because…?

CharlyFiestas

tried converting to BTC,ETH, SOL or USDC with no luck so far...

SteveW928

Are you talking about ETH or something? Validators? I said no impact on ***mining*** centralization. There are different types of attacks that can come with mining centralization, than node centralization. Two different issues.

RequiemRomans

Current data is always the most relevant. Right now data is not selective like you’re pretending it is. Idk if you’re just coping for ETH or something but sure seems that way

RamoneBolivarSanchez

ETH bag was secured in 2017, I’m in it for the biscuit

HSuke

It costs $0.01 to send ETH. https://etherscan.io/gastracker Are you stuck in 2021?

Zaskoda

I've converted about 90% of my ETH holdings to DOT.

phantom11287

Yeah. Same with my “right now” data. Holding ETH from April until “right now” outperforms holding silver from 11 years ago until “right now”. Lol

pok3ey3

If you bought ETH in April you’d have performed the same as someone who bought silver in April. Such a dumb tweet

SeriousGains

Lots of bitter ETH holders

chief_erl

I bought ETH in 2017-18 at $90-ish$. I’m doing just fine.

Initial_Alfalfa243

BTC&ETH 70% AAVE, UNISWAP and CHAINLINK 30% The future is the blockchain. This 5 will outperform all the cryptos

baIIern

Buying Silver 15 years ago would set your profit to a whopping 15% or so. Now do ETH with 9 years :D

Alexbobica

I would say we are heading into a long crypto winter. I don't have any advice, since the market circle has been very weird. I just hodl ( ETH, SOL, INJ, AIOZ, WILD, DIA, etc.) and wait. Will not sell, but monitoring the market and waiting.

HSuke

Alternatively, if you bought ETH yesterday, you’d have outperformed someone holding silver for over a **whole decade** from 2021 to 2023.

HSuke

**If you bought ETH yesterday, you'd have outperformed someone holding silver for a WHOLE DECADE from 2011 to 2023.**

epic_trader

Cross blockchain communication and transactions are difficult, and this gets very technical very quickly. Anything that happens or "lives" on Ethereum can't "move" to another chain. Different blockchains can't just "plug in" to each other. However, using clever cryptography, you can exchange assets across chains using something named atomic swaps. These are cumbersome to use though. It involves finding a counterparty who is willing to take the other side of the trade, for an exact amount. Then you both need to lock up your coins and provide each other with a secret password. Only when both parties have entered the password, will the coins be released to the counterparty on the other chain, otherwise they will return to the original owner. This is a very safe way of transferring between chains actually, but because it's cumbersome and slow, people don't use it. The way you mostly exchange tokens between chains today is using a centralized custodian like an exchange. You send your ETH to Coinbase' account on that network. Coinbase allows you to sell it for another tokens or cash, and then if you want to withdraw the other token, they'll then send you the other token on the other network, but the tokens never actually moved across the networks. This method is unfortunately not that safe as it involves trusting Coinbase not to steal or lose your money. Which 99.99% of the time they won't do, but it could happen and then you're screwed.

Quixotus

If you bought Silver yesterday, you have outperformed someone holding $ETH for 4 years.

Yojik_Vkarmane

Suddenly everyone are sick of ETH. This only means one thing. Time to buy more.

Fivebag

1 ETH = 1 Big Mac

Acrobatic-Farmer4837

Ok thanks very much. Some of that I already knew, but every little bit helps. Many different blockchains, each has it's own currency. One of my follow ups was going to be exactly about if blockchains communicate with each other. And then you mentioned it. Like if you trade ETH for BTC, can you do that? If Bitcoin can't communicate with other blockchains? Otherwise you can cross from one blockchain to another due to some transaction? Also I did not know you can actually view the blockchain transactions. Although the whole point is that it is open and transparent, I didn't know how to view it.

northcasewhite

What if you bought ETH in 2016?

phantom11287

Yeah and if you bought ETH in April you’d have outperformed someone holding silver for 15 years. Cherry-picking at its prime

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Ethereum Trust transferred $270 million worth of Bitcoin (2,019 BTC) and Ethereum (29,928 ETH) to Coinbase Prime for custody and settlement. The move coincided with Bitcoin reaching $90,166, sparking speculation about selling pressure, though analysts clarified such transfers are routine for ETF operations and do not confirm market sales. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has seen $25 billion in net inflows in 2025 despite recent outflows, and the transfers are part of standard ETF creation and redemption processes. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

Ok_Garlic_815

ETH really comes in handy when you invest it into presales

Crivos

Wasn’t ETH a stable coin?

looool_k_libtard

We will see who is laughing when ETH is $3200 in 2070

Nomad_Soul1988

But ETH hits 10K sooner than gold 😘🤣

PapiMak

I’ve been DCA’n BTC since 16k and ETH since 1k so I have a pretty low average tho I bought a bit during the top, I am holding steady.

-crypto2025hold-

Optimism OP Stack is the backbone of Ethereum. It processes over 70% of all Layer 2 transactions on ETH. Linea token has been chosen by SWIFT for the world's cross boarder payments. Linea will do what everyone thought XRP would do. Linea in 2026.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Ethereum treasury companies, like ETHZilla, are selling their ETH holdings to pay off debt, reflecting a broader trend among digital asset treasury companies. ETHZilla sold $74.5 million worth of ETH this month, abandoning its previous guidance and selling a significant portion of its treasury. Other companies, such as FG Nexus, have also sold crypto holdings due to financial leverage and market downturns. The crypto market has lost approximately $500 billion in market capitalization since January 1, amplifying debt pressures. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

thepointchaser

I hope so. Could be cool to have a company holding so much that wants ETH to succeed and won't ever sell. They want to stake all of it as safely as possible. Remember they have little to no debt.

fan_of_hakiksexydays

Fednow is not CBDC lol. [https://www.epam.com/about/newsroom/in-the-news/2023/people-confuse-fednow-with-digital-dollar-why-thats-a-problem](https://www.epam.com/about/newsroom/in-the-news/2023/people-confuse-fednow-with-digital-dollar-why-thats-a-problem) Also, even if the Fed made a digital dollar built in a similar way as cryptocurrency and on a blockchain, doesn't mean that they would control all cryptocurrencies. They would just control their cryptocurrency. In the same way that you making your own shitcoin token on SOL and be in control of that currency, doesn't make you suddenly a big player in controlling BTC, ETH, etc...

KIG45

You should have bought years ago, not at the peak. Your ETH will pay off, patience.

wow247897

Holding ETH for four straight years < Buying silver yesterday

smxkie787

2025 taught me that boring wins. BTC and ETH didn’t make me rich, but they kept me sane while most alts round-tripped. Lesson learned

PapiMak

I’m pretty much a BTC maxi right now with 10% in ETH, all others are to risky for my liking at the moment.

jawni

Still just holding mostly SOL and ETH, seems clear that it's been a two horse race for a while, especially with the previously hyped new L1s not really sustaining that hype. I still take small positions in stuff that seems interesting, like CARDS is at $10m market cap and is a legit company tokenizing TCG and getting a lot of usage. Took a flyer on AVICI too and still hold some BONK and PENGU but not too hot on those, luckily I bought BONK long ago on the cheap and got PENGU airdropped to me.

biba8163

> smart money are buying Smart Money is SHILLING. Tom Lee was appointed as chairman to BMNR for marketing reasons. He is a PAID SHILLER who got compensated 226,722 shares of BMNR. There is a proposal to give Tom Lee 4.5 Million more shares based on the criteria below. For instance, Tom Lee would get 1,000,000 shares (about $30 Million at today's price) when BMNR gets 5% of ETH whether ETH is $1K or $5K. And if BMNR stock hits $250K, Tom Lee would get about $250 Million. | Performance Criteria | Hurdle | Shares | |:-----------|------------:|:------------:| | Share of ETH | 4% | 500,000 | Share of ETH | 5% | 1,000,000 | BMNR Stock Price | $125 | 500,000 | BMNR Stock Price | $250 | 1,000,000 | BMNR Marketcap | $25 Billion | 500,000 | BMNR Marketcap | $50 Billion | 1,000.000 https://www.bamsec.com/filing/149315225026868?cik=1829311 If Tom Lee genuinely considers ETH the **"Biggest Macro Trade of the Next Decade"** then: - Why was he not screaming this in 2024 or before July 2025 when he was marketed as the chairman of BMNR? - Why has he not allocated a percentage to ETH in his OWN ETF, Fundstrat's flagship ETF? - Why is Tom Lee allocating to BTC in his very own ETF portfolio through MSTR and not have ANY exposure to ETH? - Why does he not even understand the basics of Ethereum and call it a fork of Bitcoin? https://grannyshots.com/holdings/ **No, Tom Lee suddenly started shilling the hell out of ETH since June 2025 because he was appointed Chairman of BMNR and is getting handsomely compensated to SHILL SHILL SHILL.**

Quixotus

Annual performance of major assets in 2025 (in dollars): Silver: +128.47% Gold: +66.59% Copper: +35.45% Nasdaq: +19.70% Russell 2000: +12.53% $BTC: -5.75% $ETH: -11.58% Altcoins: -42.27%

jawni

>Where does the fundamental value of BTC come from as opposed to any other digital asset? Everyone talks about decentralization, consensus, etc, but those are properties of blockchain and not the specific BTC asset. You could accomplish the exact same thing with ETH, XRP, LINK, DOGE, etc - the value proposition I feel lies in the blockchain architecture and not the specific coin being used in a blockchain fashion If bitcoin(the asset) only exists on Bitcoin(the network) then it inherits those properties. BTC mostly is digital gold because it was first successful crypto, this allowed the network to grow and strengthen. If any other crypto was the first and especially if it was PoW, it would probably be digital gold instead. >Is it simply the capped supply of 21M tokens (I think) making it deflationary? Tokenomics are a factor, that controls supply, but without demand it's moot. >Why can't I just create a new coin XYZ that is also deflationary? Like previously mentioned, this solves for the supply, but without any other beneficial properties, there will not be any demand for it. >Why won't that have the same potential to be digital gold? Because no other coin will have as mature of a network securing it combined with a supply that's only slowly releasing and hard capped, combined with a supportive community who is resistant to change to BTC. I think ETH could be considered digital gold as well, the supply isn't capped but burn mechanics mean the supply won't grow out of control and will even deflate in some conditions, but ultimately it has demand without that narrative. >What makes the prices move? There is no definitive answer because it's an everchanging mix of factors and there are *some* fundamentals. Mostly it's just signs of increased adoption spurring buying but there are also macro factors, like being a hedge to fiat/money printing so you hold more BTC than your local currency. Or you're trading stocks but you feel the stock market is temporarily overvalued so you rotate into BTC. And then legislation is a big factor that will spur or hinder adoption and subsequently move the price.

redblddrp

For a 10 plus year horizon BTC and ETH are still the core holds Solana has speed low fees and a strong dev ecosystem so it could stay relevant but long term success isnt guaranteed If you want exposure keep it small like 5 percent so you can hold calmly If youre moving between chains or rebalancing a lot tools like rubic can help with execution but thats separate from the long term thesis just hold what lets you sleep at night

D00mGuy21

Haha, honestly I have no idea. I still remember how shocked I was looking at people spending insane amounts of money on JPEGs. Many altcoins are solid projects, they are jsut being outshined at the moment by BTC, ETH, and SOL as there isn't much institutional interest in them and retailers' interest towards crypto is at an all time low (just take a look on Google Trends).

A_Birde

Not really if you really wanna have something in Solana long term than maybe ~5% allocation but if you are thinking 10 years+ most should be in BTC and a bit (~20%) in ETH.

confusedguy1212

Time to rotate into both, especially ETH.

DBRiMatt

Sounds very similar to my story; only used a CEX before being introduced to moons, slowly learned how to use a DEX, LP, yield farm - and then gained confidence in staking ETH, lending, and began to explore other chains with airdrop hunting. It's been a wild ride!

flying-fox200

The only "for-sure" way of making money in crypto is buying and holding BTC+ETH for 10+ years. Chasing the next big memecoin or trying to trade will almost certainly result in losses. Also, the original purpose of Bitcoin (the first cryptocurrency) was to provide a trustless, decentralised, peer-to-peer electronic cash system, free of government control and boundless inflation. It provides a means of escaping the broken monetary system imposed on us by governments worldwide. Thus, it should be viewed as a long-term investment and a hedge against inflation, not as a short-term method for making some money.

ComplexWrangler1346

I got into ETH at 60 cents and Solana at 90 Cents …..those are alts

VariatCA

It's the same big group of rich whales & institutions investing in stocks/equities and commodities as it is investing in cryptos like BTC/ETH. There's no underlying metaphysical, astrological trigger that will cause a -70% collapse simply because it's been "about 4 years" while economic conditions are greenlighting a surge in liquidity. There has been a short-term (quarterly) divergence in volatility, especially with the liquidations-fiasco of October 10th and a rough stretch of ETF outflows from Oct->Nov, but the stock market was itself struggling since late-October as well. While interest rates are settling lower, "QE" is kicking in, and stocks are still steadily on the rise all while crypto exposure and adoption is ramping up... those same investors aren't going to abandon Bitcoin or Eth while things are still ramping up.

MetalEnthusiast83

I have a decent amount of money in Crypto, but I have close to 30X that amount in stocks, so I'm more interested in stability. None of this stuff has really panned out as a currency, it's just another investment vehicle. Until I can pay my electric bill with ETH or BTC, it's all speculative.

thelawenforcer

You will likely need some Tron (TRX) or Ether (ETH) to move the funds off your wallet. This can be a bit annoying - you will need to setup and fund an exchange wallet on somewhere like coinbase or kraken etc, buy some TRX/ETH and withdraw it to your wallet...

YUSoOffended

That feeling is more common than people admit, especially after a long, choppy cycle where time does more damage than price. Markets are not meant to replace a life or a routine and anyone saying just hold without context is oversimplifying something that is mentally taxing. For me, the only way this stays sustainable is treating BTC and ETH as long-term capital preservation, not a constant emotional trade, and then stepping back from the noise. If crypto is part of your life, it should quietly work in the background, not consume your energy or identity.

YUSoOffended

For long-term hodl I would personally stick with BTC and ETH. They are the only assets that have consistently proven resilience across multiple cycles and shifts in narrative. Also, maybe look into utilizing platforms like Nexo to earn interest in kind and help you grow your stack over time without trading. Higher-risk chains like Solana can make sense tactically, but I would not build a long-term core around them.

40ozJesus

exodus supports multiple chains so I would look into that. Also, as people are saying, this reeks of scamming since you are crypto naïve. You can easily be sent crypto with the same name as USDC or ETH but its really just a scummy scam token. Dont provide goods until payment is recieved and never provide your seed phrase to anyone. You could also set up a coinbase business account and use that to receive any funds since its set up for this type of thing. Please please please get half up front to help alleviate the concern for scammers.

acorcuera

I started with BTC then invested a small percentage in BMNR instead of ETH directly. Those are the two sure things for me.

YUSoOffended

BTC and ETH would be the safest bets for beginners yes..

descartes458

Nope, they should pick ETH because it has much more room to grow

Letsmovethemarket

Buy BTC and ETH. The rest are poker chips on the roulette table.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Bitmine now holds 4.066 million ETH, valued at $13.2 billion in total crypto and cash assets, making it the largest Ethereum treasury globally with 3.37% of the total ETH supply. The company has also disclosed holdings of 193 Bitcoin, $1 billion in cash, and a $32 million equity position in Eightco Holdings. Bitmine is developing MAVAN, a U.S.-based ETH staking network set to launch in 2026. The company ranks second among public crypto treasuries globally and has seen significant stock trading activity recently. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

FallenWiFi

The robinhood withdrawal to solana address take is going to age poorly. All in all though, mostly correct, ETH is a shitcoin

SpontaneousDream

Nah. Nothing to do with whatever this shitcoin Canton thing is. ETH holders are panicking because theyve watched their coin go straight down for 8 years against BTC

snowchebu

I think most wallet apps have crypto trading already with them but if you want to access the other coins i think you need to go to either Capex(.)com, Hyperliquid, or kraken to name a few that's reputable. I mostly trade with the main coins (BTC, ETH, SOL).

wizardofwestworld

Despite what you'll read on Reddit, most alts are likely going to be pretty shit investments long term. That doesn't mean you can't make money on them in the short or long term, but it's simply a higher risk, higher reward venture. If you are determined to explore anything beyond BTC, I personally like ETH and SOL. Everyone will have different opinions on alts. BTC itself is volatile and carries risk, particularly if you are investing for the short term. If you are investing for long term, I'd suggest starting with a small amount of buying a little bit at a time. See if you have the risk tolerance to stomach the volatility. And, importantly, do a bit of research and determine if you truly believe in BTC as a long-term asset class with potential to appreciate.

CapableFix9201

Beginners should go slow.. A "large" initial investment is more of a "gamble". You would be better off picking 1-3 main coins (Say BTC, ETH, and either XRP or SOL) and throwing $10 into each of them. Then pick say 2 other "alts" (can also be main coins if you only picked 1 to start from the prior step) to bring your total to 3-5 coins .. only throw $5 in these ones. This should give you a general feel of how things work. You can slowly add more over a longer period dollar cost averaging to make things less volatile, if you choose coins that offer staking yields you can transfer part of your earnings out into a stable coin for more of an online fiat holding.

fschu_fosho

Last year BTC and ETH soared the highest around the holidays. Can’t see the full Dec 2024 view on Coingecko now but iirc we saw a months-long peak on Dec 25 or thereabouts.

Wanderlust-Bow

Fair take — BTC vs gold is really about portability, liquidity, and how easily you can actually *use* your value in a digital world. That’s why I keep BTC as BTC, but manage and spend it through Blackcat: EU-regulated, free European IBAN, built-in crypto (BTC/ETH/USDT), instant SEPA, and a real Mastercard that actually works for everyday payments. You get the upside of Bitcoin without turning it into a metal you can’t easily move or use.

Wanderlust-Bow

Yeah, that kind of “max pain whipsaw” wouldn’t surprise anyone around big expiries — quick spike to the magnet level, then a sharp reversal once liquidity is drained, classic options-driven volatility. That’s exactly why having flexible rails matters: being able to move funds fast, hedge, or sit in cash without friction is underrated. I’ve been using Blackcat for that lately — EU-regulated, free European IBAN, instant SEPA, crypto on/off-ramps (BTC/ETH/USDT/USDC), and a free Mastercard that actually works for everyday spending. When markets play games, liquidity and speed matter more than predictions.

Wanderlust-Bow

It basically means there’s a huge amount of BTC options expiring at specific price levels, so price often gets “pulled” toward the max pain area (\~$96K) as market makers hedge positions — expect higher volatility, fake breakouts, and sharp moves around expiry rather than a clean trend. Side note: in times like this, having flexible rails matters — I personally like Blackcat since it gives you a free EU IBAN, low SEPA fees, instant card payments, and built-in crypto (BTC/ETH/USDT/USDC) in one regulated app, which makes moving between fiat and crypto during volatile weeks way easier.