As of March 27, 2025, the cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth, with several coins showing notable returns. Here are the top five cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and their year-over-year returns:​

1. 

   Bitcoin (BTC)

• Market Cap: $1.7 trillion

• Year-over-Year Return: 31%​
• Current Price: $87,117.00 USD​
• Overview: As the original cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to lead the market, often setting the trend for other digital assets. ​

1. Ethereum (ETH)

   

   • Market Cap: $250.1 billion
     Year-over-Year Return: -3%​
     Current Price: $2,006.03 USD​
     Overview: Known for its smart contract functionality, Ethereum remains a foundational platform for decentralized applications. 

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2. 

   Binance Coin (BNB)

   • Market Cap: $90.69 billion​

   • Year-over-Year Return: 87%​

   • Current Price: $638.58 USD​

   • Overview: BNB serves as the native token for the Binance exchange, facilitating transactions and offering various utilities within the Binance ecosystem. ​

     
     

3. 

   XRP (XRP)

   • Market Cap: $137.77 billion​

   • Year-over-Year Return: 25%​

   • Current Price: $2.33 USD

   • Overview: XRP is utilized within the Ripple network to facilitate fast and low-cost international payments. ​

4. Cardano (ADA)

   • Market Cap: $26.03 billion​

   • Year-over-Year Return: 59%

   • Current Price: $0.733964 USD​

   • Overview: Cardano is a smart contract platform emphasizing security and sustainability, aiming to provide advanced features over previous blockchain protocols.

It's important to note that while these cryptocurrencies have demonstrated strong performance, the market is highly volatile. Investors should conduct thorough research and consider their risk tolerance before making investment decisions.