Altcoin
Altcoins are any cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. The name comes from "alternative coins," since they offer different features or purposes compared to Bitcoin.
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- Altcoin TraderAn altcoin trader is someone who buys and sells cryptocurrencies that are not Bitcoin.
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Educational definition. Protocol rules and market conventions can differ; check an asset's official documentation.