Store of value

Cryptocurrencies: Store of value

This catalog groups 1 cryptocurrencies conceived as a store of value, with capped supply and a focus on preserving purchasing power long-term — Bitcoin is the canonical example. The oldest in this group is Bitcoin (2009). Prices and market caps come live from CoinGecko — the static data below (consensus, supply, launch year) is each project's technical profile.

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Store of value

The first cryptocurrency and the largest by market cap. Fixed 21M supply and a halving every 4 years; many consider it "digital gold".

Category
Store of value
Launched
2009
Consensus
Proof of Work
Max supply
21M

Frequently asked questions

What are store of value cryptocurrencies?+

They are cryptocurrencies conceived as a store of value, with capped supply and a focus on preserving purchasing power long-term — Bitcoin is the canonical example. It's a grouping for browsing this catalog, not an official classification — some projects could fit in more than one category.

How risky is this category?+

High, like all crypto: volatility far above the stock market, no guarantee-fund protection, plus regulatory and technological risk. The basic rule: only money you can afford to lose entirely.

Where do the prices on this page come from?+

Live from the public CoinGecko API, refreshed while you browse. We never store or invent prices: if the API is unavailable, the price shows as "—" rather than a stale or made-up number.

Market data from the public CoinGecko API; technical profiles are indicative. Nothing on this page is financial advice: cryptocurrencies are extremely high-risk assets with no guarantees.

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