Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum claims the second-largest market cap at $249.8 billion, but its per-token price of $2,071.72 is a 97% discount compared to Bitcoin at #1. Despite this, it processes over 1.2 million daily transactions—about three times more than Bitcoin—fueled by its efficient proof-of-stake consensus. The 0.2% daily decline mirrors broader market caution, yet Ethereum's dominance in DeFi, holding more than 60% of total value locked, sets it apart as the leading smart contract platform, outperforming the average blockchain in utility.