Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Which Is the Smarter Buy for 2026 and Beyond?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), the world's two most valuable cryptocurrencies, both shed about 30% of their value over the past 12 months. That downturn can be attributed to high Treasury yields, expectations of slower monetary easing, waning institutional interest, and leveraged liquidations triggering further waves of profit-taking. Should investors consider buying either of these "blue chip" cryptocurrencies in this gloomy market? Image source: Getty Images. Will AI create the world's ...