Bitcoin vs Ethereum
Bitcoin
Decentralized digital cryptocurrency with fixed 21 million coin supply.
Store of value and institutional investment
VS
Ethereum
Decentralized smart contract platform with 70% DeFi market dominance and 900,000+ validators.
Blockchain applications and DeFi
Short Answer
Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency, a store of value ('digital gold') with a $1.3T market cap. Ethereum is a programmable blockchain platform for smart contracts, DeFi, and NFTs with a $400B market cap.
Our Verdict
Bitcoin for store of value and simplicity. Ethereum for blockchain applications and programmability. Both are essential to crypto.
Bitcoin10
5Ethereum
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Market Cap: Bitcoin wins ($1.3T vs $400B)
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Max Supply: Bitcoin wins (21M vs Unlimited)
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Smart Contracts: Ethereum wins (Full Support vs Limited)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Bitcoin | Ethereum | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap(USD) | $1.3 Trillion | $400 Billion | +225% |
| Current Price Level(USD) | Below $100,000 | — | — |
| Historical Track Record(years) | 16 years | — | — |
| Transaction Speed(minutes) | 10 minutes (block time) |
Key Differences
Bitcoin
Attribute
Ethereum
$1.3T🏆
Market Cap
$400B
21M🏆
Max Supply
Unlimited
Limited
Smart Contracts
Full Support🏆
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