An altcoin (short for alternative coin) is any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. These can include:
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Ethereum (ETH)
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Ripple (XRP)
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Litecoin (LTC)
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Cardano (ADA)
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Solana (SOL)
...and thousands more.
Altcoins serve various purposes — some are meant for fast payments, others for smart contracts, privacy, or decentralized finance (DeFi).
Example: Popular Altcoin Prices Today
To give you a few approximate prices (as of the last update), here are some major altcoins:
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Ethereum (ETH): ~$3,000
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Solana (SOL): ~$140
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Cardano (ADA): ~$0.45
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Ripple (XRP): ~$0.50
Prices change constantly
As of May 12, 2025, here are the current prices for some of the most popular altcoins:
Ethereum (ETH)
$2,489.30
+$26.06(+1.06%)
As of May 12, 2025, here are the current prices for some of the most popular altcoins:
Ethereum (ETH)
$2,489.30
+$26.06(+1.06%)
Cardano (ADA)
$0.82
+$0.03(+4.17%)
XRP (XRP)
$2.59
+$0.24(+10.21%)
These altcoins are widely used for various purposes such as decentralized applications, smart contracts, and digital payments. Their prices fluctuate based on market demand, technological developments, and investor sentiment.