Ethereum is the base currency Bitcoin is the counter currency. Ethereum is known as the most popular cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. It was introduced in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin. The cryptocurrency acts as a reward for miners who improve the Ethereum network. Bitcoin is the world’s top cryptocurrency. It is powered by the blockchain technology and is not controlled by any centralised system. Every transaction is recorded in a special database called the blockchain and is completely transparent. To discover the latest ETH/BTC charts and updates follow Capital.com.