There are approximately 19.5 million Bitcoins in circulation, resulting in a total market capitalization of roughly $1.2 trillion. Next to Bitcoin is Ethereum (ETH), with approximately 120 million coins in circulation and a market capitalization of about $312 billion. Importantly, and unlike Bitcoins, Ethereum is more than just a cryptocurrency; it's a decentralized platform that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Yes, Ethereum is the foundation for numerous innovations in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

Investing in Ethereum to hold it for the long term in the hope of making significant profits is a strategy many cryptocurrency gurus advocate. Yes, this strategy comes with opportunities and risks.

What will be the price of Ethereum next year or a year after that? Well, supply and demand are fundamental forces that........

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