What are the most popular cryptocurrencies in 2026?

The largest cryptocurrencies by market cap: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), BNB, Cardano (ADA), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Avalanche (AVAX). Bitcoin and Ethereum together make up over half of the total market cap.

Which cryptocurrency should a beginner buy?

Beginners are advised to start with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) — the largest, most liquid and lowest-risk among major cryptocurrencies. Keep 70–80% of your portfolio in BTC/ETH and diversify the rest carefully.

Where to buy cryptocurrency in Estonia?

You can buy cryptocurrency on MiCA-licensed exchanges: Bybit (lowest fees), Bitvavo (Estonian ID card), Binance (largest selection). All support SEPA deposits in euros.

Cryptocurrencies

Popular cryptocurrencies for Estonian users — what they are, use cases, risks and how to buy in euros. Pick a coin and read the full overview.

BTC

Bitcoin

BTC · #1

The first and largest cryptocurrency — digital gold.

ETH

Ethereum

ETH · #2

The world's largest smart contract platform and the foundation of DeFi.

XRP

XRP · #4

The cryptocurrency for fast cross-border payments.

SOL

Solana

SOL · #5

An ultra-fast Layer-1 blockchain with low fees.

BNB

BNB · #6

The token of the Binance ecosystem and the fuel of BNB Chain.

DOG

Dogecoin

DOGE · #8

The first and best-known meme coin.

ADA

Cardano

ADA · #9

A research-driven Proof of Stake blockchain.

AVA

Avalanche

AVAX · #12

A fast Layer-1 blockchain with customisable subnets.

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets running on blockchain technology without a central bank or intermediary. In 2026 there are over 20,000 different cryptocurrencies, but only a few dozen have significant value and real usage.

Cryptocurrencies fall into broad categories: stores of value (Bitcoin), smart contract platforms (Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Avalanche), payment networks (XRP), exchange tokens (BNB) and meme coins (Dogecoin).

For Estonian users we recommend buying cryptocurrency only on MiCA-licensed exchanges that support SEPA deposits in euros. Store larger amounts in a hardware wallet.