Arguably, Ether could have a bigger upside with its DeFi platform -- which is only limited by developers’ imagination. But the risk is higher.
Bitcoin is the leader of cryptocurrency, and billion-dollar corporations prefer to hold Bitcoin as a store of value. Because of its first-mover advantage and brand recognition, Bitcoin can be considered safer than Ether. But keep in mind, all cryptos historically are volatile.
Cornerstone Macro analysts wrote to their clients: “Given that there are diversification opportunities among digital coins themselves, we should consider a small basket of them, rather than just Bitcoin alone, when we assess whether some allocation to crypto assets can reduce portfolio volatility alongside traditional assets.”