Cryptocurrency investors and enthusiasts have experienced the market’s ups and downs, the good and the bad, with volatility cutting across the industry.
Here are the all-time highs of the 10 largest cryptocurrencies since their launch:
1) Bitcoin (BTC)
On January 20, 2025, Bitcoin, the largest and most valuable cryptocurrency, reached an all-time high of $109,114.88. However, as of this update (Wednesday, March 5, 2025), Bitcoin is trading at $87,181.07, reflecting a 20.14% drop from its ATH.
About Bitcoin
Bitcoin was introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. It was initially worthless but has since become the most popular cryptocurrency, with more than 1,000 digital coins.
The blockchain technology behind BTC is being explored across various industries to enhance efficiency in processes that traditionally take weeks or months. Bitcoin was also the first cryptocurrency to have an ATM, was launched in Canada on October 29, 2013.
Want to Invest in Bitcoin?
You don’t need to buy a whole BTC. Bitcoin can be divided into small units called satoshis, named after its creator. One satoshi equals 0.00000001 BTC.
Bitcoin is decentralized and community-driven, with a maximum supply of 21 million BTC. As of this update, 19.83 million BTC are in circulation.
2) Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum reached its ATH on November 16, 2021, at $4,891.70.
Ethereum’s market capitalization currently stands at $263.12 billion compared to its $552.2 billion market cap in November 2021.
About ETH
The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Ethereum, was founded by Russian-born Canadian programmer Vitalik Buterin. It was officially released on July 30, 2015, revolutionizing the crypto industry with its smart contract functionality, paving the way for the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry.
Ethereum’s decentralized network enables users to build and deploy software, commonly in the form of decentralized applications (DApps), powered by a globally distributed network of computers running Ethereum.
Ethereum is an open-source blockchain platform using its native currency, ETH or Ether. As of this update, 120.59 million ETH are in circulation, with no supply cap. Reports suggest that at least five new ETH are created approximately every 14–15 seconds.
3) Tether (USDT)
Tether (USDT) is the first and largest stablecoin by market capitalization, ranking third after BTC and ETH, with a market cap of $142.48 billion as of March 5, 2025. This marks a 72.85% increase from its $82.43 billion market cap in May 2022.
USDT recorded its all-time high of $1.22 on February 25, 2015.
About Tether (USDT)
Tether is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. It was initially launched as Realcoin in 2014 by Reeve Collins, Brock Pierce, and Craig Sellers. Issued by Tether Limited, it was originally available on the Bitcoin network via Omni Layer but has since expanded to blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Algorand, EOS, Tron, and Cosmos.
4) Ripple (XRP)
XRP’s all-time high of $3.84 was achieved on January 4, 2018. It is currently trading at $2.44 with a market capitalization of $141.52 billion.
About XRP
XRP was developed by Ripple Labs Inc. as a digital asset for global payments, enabling low-cost transactions. Ripple Labs was founded in 2012 by Chris Larsen and Jed McCaleb, based on the work of Ryan Fugger, who created the XRP Ledger.
5) BNB (BNB)
BNB was launched through an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) from June 26 to July 3, 2017. It is a utility token that powers the BNB Chain ecosystem.
ATH: $793.35 on December 4, 2024.
BNB Use Cases
- Provides liquidity on Binance Liquid Swap
- Used for token sales on Binance Launchpad
- Means of donation on Binance Charity
- Payment for transaction fees on BNB Smart Chain
6) Solana (SOL)
Ranked ninth in May 2022, SOL has climbed to sixth place in terms of market capitalization. It reached an all-time high of $294.33 in January 2025.
Currently trading at $143.69, SOL is among the cryptocurrencies U.S. President Donald Trump has considered for inclusion in the country’s crypto reserves.
About Solana
Founded by Anatoly Yakovenko in 2017, Solana boasts high transaction speeds using Proof of History technology. It can process approximately 65,000 transactions per second (TPS). However, reports indicate that the Bitgert blockchain has surpassed Solana with 100,000 TPS.
Solana’s native token, SOL, has an unlimited supply.
7) USD Coin (USDC)
USDC, currently worth $1, is another stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. Initially minted on Ethereum, it is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization after Tether.
USDC’s all-time high was $2.35 on November 16, 2021. As of now, its market capitalization stands at $56.69 billion, making it the seventh-largest cryptocurrency.
8) Cardano (ADA)
ADA is currently trading at $0.9339. Its highest recorded price was $3.10 on September 2, 2021. Cardano is a decentralized Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain platform launched in 2017.
9) Dogecoin (DOGE)
DOGE’s all-time high was $0.7376 on May 8, 2021. Initially created as a meme coin by Jackson Palmer and Billy Markus in 2013, Dogecoin now ranks ninth, with a market capitalization of $29.54 billion as of March 5, 2025.
10) TRON (TRX)
TRX is currently the tenth-largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of $20.79 billion. It is trading at $0.2416, with an all-time high of $0.4407.
Note: The prices of the cryptocurrencies listed above may differ from live trading charts. Always check real-time data for the latest prices.
Cryptocurrency prices are volatile. Digital assets can experience significant fluctuations. We recommend seeking professional investment advice before making financial decisions.