BusinessAugust 8, 2026

alts

ALTS

Definition

Cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, often referred to as alternative coins.

Etymology

The word is a clipped truncation of the term 'alternative coins,' originating in the early 2010s as the number of blockchain projects expanded beyond the original Bitcoin network.

In the news

In the article, the term is used to describe the broader market of non-Bitcoin digital assets that are influenced by overall cryptocurrency market trends and volatility.

NEAR Protocol Crypto Stuck at $1.63 as Daily and Hourly Charts Clash

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Cryptonews.net

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