Bitcoin (BTC) started the year just above $3,700 and in August, after a volatile second quarter, climbed to around $11,300. The roughly 300% growth turned out to be unique for 2019. While in years past altcoins managed to lock in stunning rallies, vastly outperforming BTC, in 2019, altcoin markets unraveled.
But there are a few exceptions to this trend, with altcoins that either rose on speculation or had special features that differentiated them from the pack.
Binance Coin (BNB) was one of the strongest climbers in 2019, starting low and growing as the Binance Exchange expanded its services and influence. BNB...