CoinStats users can invest in, track, and overall manage more than 26,000 different cryptocurrencies so when a big percent of them makes a certain choice, it’s a choice to be reckoned with. If you love examining data and drawing your conclusions or if you’re a beginner and want to acquaint yourself with the most popular projects and coins of 2021, you will most definitely enjoy this overview.
What coins were hoarded by CoinStats users between December 2020 and December 2021, and why? Let’s find out together!
1. Ethereum (ETH)
There are no surprises: Ethereum (ETH), was the most popular coin among CoinStats users in the entire year. However, as crypto investments increased, the number of users with ETH dropped. For example, if December 2020 had seen 67% of CoinStats users own Ethereum, this figure had fallen to just 39% in December 2021. Well, it’s always interesting to see diversification increasing in portfolios, so this development is not in any way a sign that Vitalik Buterin’s ambitious project is on decline. Ethereum, with its smart contracts’ functionality, remains the single DeFi project consistently predicted to overtake the “gold of crypto” Bitcoin one day. CoinStats users believe in ETH, and it’s easy to understand why.
See also:How do you buy Ethereum?
2. Bitcoin (BTC).
From December 2020, when 62% CoinStats users owned it, to November 2021 (when only 29% had it), Bitcoin was the #2 most-popular coin. Tether made it #3. If there is one coin that needs no introductions, it’s Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency introduced by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto thirteen years ago. Bitcoin’s market cap is around $834Billion at the time this article was written. One Bitcoin can be bought for $44,000, which are both impressive statistics that help explain why Bitcoin is so popular among CoinStats users.
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3. Ripple (XRP).
Ripple was designed to be an alternative way of transacting international money. Around 40% of CoinStats users invested in Ripple (XRP) between March 2021 and February 2021. This made Ripple the third-most popular cryptocurrency. In April 2021 Ripple moved to number 5, a position it has remained at since. In December 2021, 15 percent of CoinStats users owned XRP.
4. Tether (USDT).
Tether, an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency, has a value that is tied to the US Dollar. CoinStats users love this stability. Over the past year, Tether hodlers have been growing in number. Tether was fifth in popularity, with 31% having it as of December 2020. However, it became second-most popular in the following year, when 33% had it. This shows that CoinStats users, despite the numerous controversies USDT has experienced, are sensible investors and are willing to take on moderate risk. They also appreciate good stablecoins when they are available.
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5. Litecoin LTC
Litecoin is an early Bitcoin fork that is…Well, lighter: The transactions and fast and the fees are relatively low. Litecoin, often referred to as the “silver” of Bitcoin gold is the most common Darknet coin. It was the #4 most-popular coin in our database, with 32% of CoinStats users still holding it. However, the rating has steadily dropped and it ended up 15th in cryptocurrency holdings in December 2021, thanks to 11% users who invested in LTC. Because Litecoin can be used for transaction, crypto will become more popular.
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6. Stellar (XLM)
Stellar (XLM), a cryptocurrency exchange where users can send, create and swap cryptocurrencies, is the next item on our wish list. Transaction fees for this network can be paid in either Stellars (or, as these coins are called now, Lumens), the intermediary cryptocurrency of this protocol. Stellar, which was #6 on the list of hodlers in December 2020, was now #14. It is currently held by around 12% of CoinStats’ users. This shift could be due to the fact that 50% of Lumens were destroyed, and no plans are made to make more. However, it has a lot of rarity.
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7. Binance Coin (BNB).
The utility coin Binance Coin (BNB), which has done well among CoinStats users, was the seventh most-popular coin in December 2020, held by 28.5%. It then rose to become fourth most commonly traded coin in December 2021, where 25% of its users had invested. BNB was created as the cryptocurrency for paying Binance’s trading fees, and as Binance is an extremely large exchange, it makes sense for users to purchase it.
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8. Tron (TRX)
Tron (TRX), which started at 27%, was 7th in our December 2020 rating and was completely withdrawn from the 15 top coins CoinStats holders by November 2021. Tron (TRX) was launched as a project in 2017. It had the goal of eliminating the intermediaries, such as YouTube or Netflix, from the entertainment industry. Tron is an excellent way to directly support content creators. It is only a matter time until more people join this bandwagon.
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9. Cardano (ADA)
Cardano, a dApp-development blockchain platform (ADA), is a huge hit among CoinStats customers: In December 2020, ADA was ninth in popularity with around a quarter all coins. It has steadily climbed to the top since then, ranking at #5 in December 2021, with around 20% of all users holding it. Cardano has an incredible team and a proof of stake verification system. It has the potential to have a bright future, even with the volatility and risks inherent in the crypto market.
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10. Chainlink (LINK).
Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network (LINK), has a variety of sophisticated features. This explains why it was among the top-15 most-popular coins for CoinStats customers in each month between Dec 2020 and Dec 2021. Chainlink was the #10 most-popular coin at the close of 2020 with around 23% users hooting it. Near the start of 2022, LINK was still #10 in most-popular cryptocurrency. It had 13% users.
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11. EOSIO
From December 2020 through March 2021 EOSIO was 11th most popular cryptocurrency among CoinStats, but was pushed from the top-15 afterward. While EOS still has plenty of support and many merits, including flexibility, scalability, and sustainability provided by the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, it doesn’t seem likely that it will ever surpass Ethereum to become the go-to dApp provider.
12. Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
EOS and Bitcoin Cash were the same. Bitcoin Cash was #12 most frequently held (20%) in the CoinStats userbase from December 2020 to March 2021. But, it was eventually removed from the top-15. This fork of Bitcoin was designed to fix its scaleability problems and is currently experiencing a 4.62% annual growth. BCH, while second only to Bitcoin is a successful fork.
See also:How do I buy Bitcoin Cash?
13. Basic Attention Token (BAT),
The Basic Attention Token (BAT), an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency, was created to promote transparent and decentralized advertising. This cryptocurrency’s journey on CoinStats has been similar to those of the other two. It was at number 12 up until March 2021, with one fifth of CoinStats users holding it. However, it was soon replaced by more hyped-up coins. This is basically a digital currency that is tied to attention’s value. If attention is your money this coin is for you.
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14. Neo (NEO).
NEO allows you to create and trade dApps as well as offer decentralized services. NEO was the 14th most popular cryptocurrency from December 2020 to February 2021. But, the rise of new markets and trends has forced it out of our top-15. Neo is especially attractive for developers, who appreciate that it’s a project in continuous development.
15. 0x (ZRX)
ZRX was ZRX’s utility token, which is used to decentralize the exchange 0x. It was 15th in ownership for the two-month period that began with the end of 2020. ZRX did not make it onto the top-15, but the Ethereum-based exchange remains relevant and secure.
16. VeChain
In 2018, the supply management cryptocurrency, CoinStats #11, was first launched. It was initially held by approximately 16% of CoinStats users in February 2021. After reaching #11 on the CoinStats top-15 in February 2021, it began to decline until it reached #15 by November 2021. VET still has many merits. The most notable is its reputation-based consensus algorithm Proof of Authority.
17. Polkadot (DOT)
In March 2021, around 16% of CoinStats users used DOT and the bright pink Polkadot logo made it into the CoinStats Top-15. DOT, which was first launched in August 2020, climbed to the #8 spot on CoinStats’ list in December 2021. With 13% CoinStats users using it, Polkadot is growing in number with developers working on the blockchain. Even though it faces competition from Neo and Cardano and other similars, its future seems bright.
18. Uniswap
The Ethereum-based decentralized exchange protocol Uniswap (UNI), created to solve Ethereum’s liquidity problem, made a brief cameo in our top-15 in April-May of 2021.
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19. Dogecoin, (DOGE).
And then, of course, the iconic memecoin DOGE, pumped by Elon Musk’s famous Tweets, entered the CoinStats users’ top-15 as #14 in April, 2021. Dogecoin was currently at number 9 in our top-15, and 13% of our users were using it. Despite the coin’s founder Jackson Palmer’s announcement that he’s exiting the crypto world, the memecoin is doing quite well. DOGE is used often to tip off creators for any kind of online content.
See also:Dogecoin: How do I buy it?
20. USD Coin (USDC).
USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin that is pegged at the US dollar, is similar to Tether. CoinStats found that around 12% had USDC as of April 20, 2021. This briefly placed the coin at the fifteenth highest hodled.
See also:What is the best way to purchase USDC?
21. Polygon, (Matic Network previously) (MATIC).
Polygon AKA Matic Network was the thirteenth most-held coin in June 2021 according to CoinStats. With about 15% users still holding the Ethereum scaling solution, it has now climbed up to number 7. Polygon is a remarkable scaling solution, making it a worthwhile investment.
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22. Binance USD (BUSD).
Binance USD (BUSD), a stablecoin based on the dollar has been at the top-15 of CoinStats’ list since the May boom in 2021. It was #10 on our list of top coins, with 13% of its users holding the coin in December 2021.
23. Solana (SOL)
Solana, a blockchain network that prioritizes speed and user experience, was ranked #14-13 in the most-held coins for November to December 2021. Around 12% had SOL at the end of 2021.
See also:Solana: How do you buy it?
24. Shiba Inu (SHIB)
And finally, the second most famous memecoin SHIB took the CoinStats community’s top-15 by storm in December of 2021: At #12, the coin was held by around 12% of all users. Launched in August of 2020, Shiba Inu had the aim to “kill Dogecoin” and combined all the significant traits of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Dogecoin. SHIB is not backed by any real-life assets, it’s just fun!
I hope this data dump from CoinStats was helpful. Perhaps you were able to get acquainted with coins or projects you are interested in learning more about, and investing in. Keep checking back for data-based content. And don’t forget to leave a comment sharing your top-3 coins throughout 2021.
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