Bitcoin has not only been a trendsetter, ushering in a wave of cryptocurrencies built on a decentralized peer network—it has also become the de facto standard for cryptocurrencies, inspiring an ever-growing legion of followers and spinoffs.

Because it isn't the only cryptocurrency available, it is essential to look into others and find out which ones besides Bitcoin are doing well. Here are some cryptocurrencies that have held on throughout steep price climbs and nosedives.

• Bitcoin continues to lead the pack of cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization, user base, and popularity.
• Other virtual currencies, such as Ethereum, are helping to create decentralized financial (DeFi) systems.
• Some altcoins have been endorsed as having newer features than Bitcoin, such as the ability to handle more transactions per second or use different consensus algorithms.

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