Major Financial Institution Report: Bitcoin and Ethereum Dominate Crypto Market Value Distribution

2026-01-21 13:29:04

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: New Report from Charles Schwab, Who Manages $10 Trillion, Highlights Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)! Here Are the Details Original Link: A recent analysis highlighted Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as leading players in the cryptocurrency market.

According to research from a major financial institution’s Center for Financial Research, the fundamental value of the crypto market is concentrated in core blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The report divides the cryptocurrency market into three sectors and shows that the majority of market capitalization is concentrated in just one of them: “On the main blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum.”

The analysis divides the crypto ecosystem into three layers: “core networks and infrastructure and/or user-facing products”.

Accordingly, investors should consider cryptocurrency in terms of structural layers rather than as a single asset class.

The report findings reveal that despite Bitcoin and Ethereum dominating the market, a significant portion of the wealth allocated to the sector is also held in stablecoins and emerging altcoins.

Analysts state in the conclusion of the report that cryptocurrencies remain speculative and high-risk.

However, for new investors, analysts argue that simply “buying cryptocurrency” isn’t enough. They emphasize the need for investors to conduct thorough research to understand where the real value lies. The research concludes that long-term value will be reflected more in base layer networks and widely used product protocols rather than infrastructure projects.

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