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During the past decade, both Bitcoin and Ethereum are up more than 21,000%. Bitcoin has emerged as a potential long-term store of value, earning it the moniker "digital gold.

Ethereum is the leading platform for developers who want to build decentralized software applications, which are popular in areas like gaming and finance. Ether, which is Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, set a new record high during 2025, but it ended the year in the red.

Bitcoin has been one of the top-performing assets in the world during the past decade, and could soar to a price of $1 million by 2030. Ethereum's diversified blockchain ecosystem and dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) gives it enormous growth potential for years to come.

Bitcoin could get a major lift next year if the U.S. government decides to add to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Ethereum's dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) has made it a leader in areas ranging from stablecoins to asset tokenization.

XRP brings needed innovation to the global payments system. Bitcoin should thrive as inflation continues to erode the dollar's value.

Bitcoin is the rare asset with maximum upside potential, as well as some downside risk protection. Ethereum has been a top performer for more than a decade and is a long-term play on the future of blockchain technology.

Tom Lee sees immense potential in two of the most mainstream cryptocurrencies. The popular market strategist views one crypto network as the foundation of global settlement.

After hitting an all-time high near $5,000 earlier this year, Ethereum has fallen back to the $3,000 price level. Given that Ethereum continues to be the leader in decentralized finance (DeFi), it may be undervalued right now.

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the 'Fast Money' traders.

Cryptocurrencies are risky, and 1.8 million failed in the first quarter of 2025. Bitcoin is arguably the most proven option, as it makes up nearly 60% of the crypto market.