Which Sectors in the Cryptocurrency Market Are Poised for Long-Term Value Accumulation? Analysis by a Major U.S. Brokerage Firm

On the 20th, Charles Schwab, a leading U.S.-based financial services company, expressed the view that long-term value accumulation in the cryptocurrency market is likely to occur in core foundational layer networks such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Initially, Schwab categorized the cryptocurrency ecosystem into three sectors based on their roles: 'Foundational Networks,' 'Infrastructure,' and 'Products.' Foundational networks include Layer 1 blockchains like Bitcoin, which account for approximately 78% of the market, serving as stores of value and enabling smart contract...