Better Crypto Buy: Ethereum vs. XRP

Many cryptocurrency values have skyrocketed this year, thanks to the federal government taking steps to ease crypto regulation and even promote certain coins. For example, the Trump administration ended federal lawsuits and investigations against some crypto companies and exchanges, and signed an executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

That's fueled a general sense of optimism among many cryptocurrency investors, and two popular cryptos that have benefited from this rosy sentiment are Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (Ripple) (CRYPTO: XRP). Ethereum's token, Ether, has gained more than 70% over the past 12 months, while XRP is up over 400%.

But value increases aside, which of these cryptocurrencies looks like a better buy right now? Here are three reasons why Ethereum is likely the better place to put your money.

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Source Fool.com