Looking beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum — Here’s a list of top 15 altcoins you should keep an eye on

• With big guns like Ethereum and Bitcoin hitting all time highs, altcoins are also getting a chance to shine in the Sun.
• The combined market value of all the cryptocurrencies in the world has doubled this year.
• Here’s what you should be on the lookout for when mulling over whether or not to invest in an altcoin.
• We explain the probable downsides of some attractively priced coins.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two biggest cryptocurrencies in the world. However, newer players are burgeoning with the promise of cheaper transactions, less energy consumption, and speed. These newer players are dubbed altcoins — alternative cryptocurrencies that aren’t Bitcoin.

Ethereum is perhaps the biggest altcoin in the market, however there’s disagreement over whether it really classifies as one since its market value of $557 billion far outpaces any other cryptocurrency in the crypto universe. For the sake of our analysis, we have kept Ethereum out of the loop and focused on cryptocurrencies that haven’t been around as long.

The cryptocurrency market has seen a bull run at large in October which spilt into November with many claiming that altcoin season is here. While Bitcoin and Ethereum saw large gains, smaller altcoins gained even more in percentage since they were underpriced by comparison. Investors are eyeing these altcoins that have more room for growth, which in turn will result in bigger profits.

Here are top 15 altcoins in the market that are worth keeping and eye on, why they show promise, and what could possibly go wrong: