What Are Altcoins And What Makes Them Different From Bitcoin? | Defined | Forbes

Although Bitcoin is probably the most popular form of cryptocurrency today, there are many different forms of cryptocurrencies which are known as altcoins. Steven Ehrlich, the director of research at Forbes Crypto, explains why crypto investors may be attracted to diversifying their portfolio.

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