The cryptocurrency market offers hundreds of different investment options, but two of them control most of the action: bitcoin and ethereum. As recently as last year, the combined market cap of both platforms made up more than 70% of the global crypto market, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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So which is a better bet for investors? During a recent interview with CoinDesk, businessman and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary suggested his preference.

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O’Leary shared during the interview that his preference is bitcoin. “If you want exposure to crypto volatility, it’s bitcoin,” O’Leary said. “There’s a lot of people that say, ‘I don’t need anything else … I’ll just buy bitcoin.’ And they haven’t been wrong … I think it’ll be very hard to dethrone it.”

As for ethereum, O’Leary spent much of his time bemoaning its lack of speed and efficiency.

“Goodness, ETH is slow,” he said. “I’m sorry, but it’s slow, and I think a lot of people know that. And the more transactions get piled on it, it doesn’t get any better.”

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O’Leary has plenty of company in backing bitcoin over ethereum.

Part of bitcoin’s allure is that it has become a dominant crypto force in both size and name recognition. It has grown so big that it recently leapfrogged Google parent Alphabet to rank as world’s sixth-largest asset by market cap, The Market Periodical reported.

From a pure investment standpoint, bitcoin has definitely been the better bet recently. Its price is up about 12% in 2025 as of June 13 and has gained about 56% over the past year. In contrast, ethereum’s price is down about 23% in 2025 and has lost more than 27% over the past year.

If you’re new to crypto, it’s important to understand the differences between bitcoin and ethereum, because it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison.

As U.S. News reported, bitcoin’s network uses a proof-of-work verification system. Ethereum, on the other hand, uses a proof-of-stake system, which U.S. News called “less energy-intensive.” Additionally, the main purpose of bitcoin is to serve as a digital currency that’s an alternative to other currencies, while ethereum is a platform that runs smart contracts, U.S. News explained.

According to VanEck, a New York-based investment management firm, both bitcoin and ethereum have seen their prices fluctuate significantly over the years. Despite that, VanEck noted that bitcoin has been the outperformer, remaining more stable than ethereum.

Bitcoin is also more well known, and that reputation has helped it gain more traction when investors want to hedge against inflation or instability, VanEck explained. Ethereum hasn’t seen the same traction, as its demand is linked to its utility.

A recent article from The Motley Fool also gave bitcoin the edge, mainly because it faces less competition in its space than ethereum does in its space.

“[Ethereum] faces a high risk of competitors attracting its human and financial resources with faster, cheaper, or more efficient services,” The Motley Fool noted. “This means Ethereum’s position is inherently more unstable than Bitcoin’s.”

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New UK-based program allows first-time users to begin regulated Bitcoin mining with no upfront costs or hardware requirements

LONDON, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DN Miner, a FCA regulated crypto platform, has announced a new initiative that offers free cloud mining access to newly registered users. The program is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to Bitcoin mining without the technical barriers traditionally associated with the process.

By offering complimentary starting balances upon account creation, DN Miner allows individuals to engage in short-term cloud mining contracts using its hosted mining infrastructure. This setup enables users to observe and understand how cryptocurrency mining functions in practice—without investing in specialized equipment or software.

Available mining contracts vary in duration and estimated yield, giving users the ability to select options aligned with their comfort level and goals. Once minimum balance thresholds are reached, users can request withdrawals through multiple supported channels. In an effort to maintain simplicity.

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The company notes that while the platform is accessible to beginners, the underlying activity of mining remains subject to market-driven volatility. Factors such as network difficulty, asset valuation, and mining congestion can influence daily returns. DN Miner encourages users to consider these variables when evaluating their participation in digital asset operations.

DN Miner operates under regulatory supervision by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This oversight ensures that the platform maintains a high standard of transparency, user data security, and legal compliance. All mining infrastructure is hosted in certified data centers that use industrial-grade ASIC equipment to support consistent uptime and competitive performance across supported cryptocurrencies.

About DN Miner

DN Miner is a UK-regulated digital asset platform providing cloud-based access to cryptocurrency mining. Through remote infrastructure hosted in secure data centers, DN Miner enables users to participate in digital asset production without the need for hardware ownership or software management. The platform prioritizes regulatory compliance, operational transparency, and user education in all of its offerings.

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Darlene Evan

info@dnminer.com

+4407787938609

https://dnminer.com/

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