1. Bitcoin (BTC)– The original cryptocurrency and largest by market cap. Often viewed as digital gold.
2. Ethereum (ETH)– Leading smart contract platform powering DeFi, NFTs, and thousands of decentralized apps.
3. Tether (USDT) – The largest stablecoin, pegged to the U.S. dollar and heavily used for trading liquidity.
4. BNB (BNB) – Native coin of the Binance ecosystem, used for fees, DeFi, and token launches. 
5. Solana (SOL) – High-speed blockchain known for low fees and strong developer activity.
6. XRP (XRP) – Focused on fast, low-cost cross-border payments and institutional financial use.
7. USD Coin (USDC)– Regulated dollar-backed stablecoin widely used in DeFi and payments.
8. Cardano (ADA) – Research-driven blockchain emphasizing security and scalability. 
9. Avalanche (AVAX)– Smart contract platform known for subnets and fast finality.
10. Dogecoin (DOGE)– Meme-origin coin with strong community support and mainstream recognition. 