{"id":589119,"date":"2024-10-19T19:43:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-19T19:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?p=589119"},"modified":"2024-10-19T19:43:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T19:43:33","slug":"5-best-altcoins-to-watch-today-october-19-eos-solana-helium-polkadot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/news\/5-best-altcoins-to-watch-today-october-19-eos-solana-helium-polkadot","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Altcoins To Watch Today October 19 \u2013 EOS, Solana, Helium, Polkadot"},"content":{"rendered":"

The cryptocurrency market saw a significant shift over the past week, with Dogecoin becoming the best-performing asset among the top 10 by market capitalization. Dogecoin posted a 22.3% gain in 7-day returns, surpassing both Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin achieved an 11.9% increase, while Ethereum rose by 9.4%. <\/span><\/p>\n

Other assets on the list also saw gains, including Solana (8.4%), Avalanche (5.6%), Binance Coin (5.4%), XRP (2.7%), with Cardano and Toncoin at (1.4%), and TRON at (0.3%). All experienced growth at different rates throughout the week. Other altcoins are also experiencing positive price movements. For those looking to capitalize on the current market optimism, here are the five best altcoins to watch today.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Best Altcoins To Watch Today <\/b><\/h2>\n

Polkadot is a blockchain platform designed to enable secure communication between various blockchains. EOS is currently valued at $0.48745, reflecting a 1.10% rise in the last 24 hours. Since its launch in early September, the Flockerz (FLOCK) presale has raised more than $700,000, attracting attention for its unique vote-to-earn mechanism. <\/span><\/p>\n

Solana (SOL) has seen consistent growth in the DeFi sector, with a 12% boost in activity, supported by its scalability and low transaction costs. Helium (HNT) is now priced at $6.28, marking a 2.19% increase in the last day. Meanwhile, <\/span>Bitcoin<\/span><\/a> climbs 9% for its best week in more than a month.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Polkadot (DOT)<\/b><\/h3>\n

Polkadot is a blockchain network designed to facilitate secure communication between different blockchains. It enhances efficiency and scalability through the use of parachains, thus enabling faster transaction processing compared to some other networks. The DOT token plays a crucial role in both governance and staking within the ecosystem, which supports Polkadot’s broader mission of creating a more interconnected blockchain environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"DOT<\/p>\n

Currently, the DOT token is priced at $4.40, showing a 3.37% rise over the past 24 hours. Moreover, over the last year, the price has increased by 18%, reflecting a generally positive performance. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Highlighting another DF Grantee → PMEI is putting Polkadot at the intersection of music and Web3 🎤<\/p>\n

Polkadot Music Events Initiative (PMEI) is a project focused on integrating Polkadot tech with various aspects of the music industry, such as:<\/p>\n

🎟️ Ticketing
🚌 Touring Logistics… pic.twitter.com\/DfBdA2BKfN<\/a><\/p>\n

— Polkadot (@Polkadot) October 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n