What Is 1 of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Own for the Next 10 Years?

It's hard not to get excited about a more than 18,000% return in the past decade.Without a doubt, the cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile. However, investors who picked the right digital assets and held through the ups and downs have seen huge gains. Perhaps there's an opportunity right now to gain long-term exposure. Here's one of the best cryptocurrencies to own for the next 10 years. Image source: Getty Images. Stick to the most dominant name CoinMarketCap keeps track of 33 million different digital assets. Investors should keep things as simple as possible, though. When identifying one crypto to buy and hold for the next decade, nothing tops Bitcoin (BTC 1.37%). It has skyrocketed more than 18,000% in the past 10 years (as of Feb. 10), turning a $1,000 starting sum into nearly $185,000 today. ExpandCRYPTO: BTCBitcoinToday's Change(-1.37%) $-959.93Current Price$68923.00Key Data PointsMarket Cap$1.4TDay's Range$68823.00 - $70898.0052wk Range$60255.56 - $126079.89Volume39B Bitcoin's fundamentals are still intact Bitcoin has come under immense pressure since hitting a peak in October 2025. Its current price of $69,000 is in the same ballpark as where it was in November 2021. That can be discouraging for investors hoping the price only goes up and to the right. It's critical to focus on the fundamentals, though. The Bitcoin network has never been hacked. Financial services are being introduced that boost the crypto's utility. Politicians and regulators are on board. And most importantly, Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million units has not changed. These important characteristics bode well for the cryptocurrency over the next 10 years. Read NextFeb 14, 2026 •By Alex CarchidiCrypto Prices Are Tumbling Across the Board. Here's How I'd Put $1,000 to Work Today.Feb 14, 2026 •By Alex CarchidiBetter Cryptocurrency to Buy Now and Hold for 10 Years: XRP vs. BitcoinFeb 14, 2026 •By Dominic BasultoGot $500? 2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Decades.Feb 14, 2026 •By Dominic BasultoHow Bitcoin Could Help You Retire a MillionaireFeb 13, 2026 •By Neil Patel3 Things Every Bitcoin Investor Needs to KnowFeb 13, 2026 •By Chris MacDonald3 Macro Drivers Providing Big Catalysts for Bitcoin's 5% Surge Higher TodayAbout the AuthorNeil Patel is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering consumer staples, consumer discretionary, financials, information technology, and communication services. Prior to The Motley Fool, Neil worked in corporate finance roles at JPMorgan Chase and Capital One. He also has experience working on a start-up in the cryptocurrency space. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in finance from Ohio State University.TMFNeilPatelStocks MentionedBitcoinCRYPTO: BTC$68923.00 (1.37%) $959.93*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.