Sure, you can\u2019t \u2018unwrap\u2019 your crypto this upcoming holiday \u2013 but there\u2019s still plenty to look forward to. Throughout the past several years, crypto has been a hot topic amongst households and growing in mainstream media reports. With 2021 coming to a wrap, let\u2019s dive into the latest from the leading crypto tokens.<\/p>\n
Holiday Specials: The Dips To Lean On<\/h2>\n
Many of the top cryptos are facing small dives and minor sinking as predicted during the holiday season. Many big movers and shakers are absorbing losses or taking profits before the new year turns around, and while newer investors and those less-familiar with crypto may see red flags, those who have played in the space for some time could be seeing \u2018green flags\u2019 all around.<\/p>\n
Many crypto veterans are suggesting that now could look to be a good time to \u2018buy the dip\u2019. If you followed Bitcoin throughout last year, during April it was worth about $7k fast forward to 2021: it\u2019s now worth $48k.<\/p>\n
Related <\/strong><\/em>Reading<\/strong><\/em> | Why These Senators Demand Clarity From U.S. Treasury Secretary On Crypto Brokers<\/i><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Whether you hold crypto or not \u2013 you are likely familiar with bitcoin, the coin that gained mainstream attention and is the \u2018Godfather of crypto.\u2019 These days, it\u2019s practically seen as a \u2018no brainer\u2019 for anyone to hold or even watch.<\/p>\n Bitcoin has continued to be a top dog and open many doors for cryptocurrency in the eyes of mainstream media. With major backing from companies like Cash App and growing acceptance from federal bodies (such as El Salvador), this coin continues to impress and hold the top spot.<\/p>\n Even when other countries have banned or went after bitcoin, it only seemed to make the popularity get even bigger in the end. This holiday season, we\u2019ve seen middling performance, but still a bright road ahead.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Ethereum is second on the list in terms of market cap \u2013 the crypto widely seen as a leader in DeFi and NFT tools, but one with extensive fee issues as the blockchain works to scale. With the rise of NFTs and their popularity, Ethereum has gained an edge in front of many \u2013 however altcoins performed exceptionally well in 2021 as they look to gain ground and eat into ETH\u2019s market share, particularly as the altcoin chatter has ramped up going into the 2021 holiday and turning into the new year.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, Ethereum continues to grow and pass milestones as time goes on due to the fact its the main head of many Layer 2 bockchains, and thus holds the end-chain for many other major players in cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n It\u2019s still wise to look into this coin and see the beauty behind it, and how this is not something to take lightly as 2022 gets going, as we wrap the holiday break to close 2021.<\/p>\n There are a number of altcoins looking to gain ground, with the likes of Cardano, Storm X, Shiba Inu, and Hedra Graph- these coins and many more are all showing promising upside and have substantial partnerships and contract deals in place. All-in-all, 2022 continues to look to be a break through year for cryptocurrency and could contribute and help take shape to the next 10 to 20 years of the way we use our economics and the web.<\/p>\nBitcoin (BTC)<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nEtherum is lead of the blockchain and is used for purchase of NFTs and ETH-USDT on TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n