Best Crypto to Buy and Hold for 10 Years: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, or Solana?

A new long-term crypto guide argues that the best “buy and hold” candidates for 10 years are Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana, despite all four being down in 2026. The piece contrasts use-cases: Bitcoin is positioned as a store of value, Ethereum and Solana power applications, and XRP targets money transfers for banks and payment firms. It cites current pricing levels—Ethereum around $2,663 and Solana near $118—along with year-to-date and one-year declines, including XRP down 46.8% to $1.50. It also notes Bitcoin’s capped supply of 21 million coins and mentions spot Bitcoin ETFs as an access route.