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Bitcoin and Altcoins share a few similarities but differences rank the chart. Bitcoin is the original Cryptocurrency meaning it was the first ever coin in the market. Altcoins were then built after the success of Bitcoins, making them stand behind the Bitcoins. Both the kinds are decentralized, eliminating the need for a third party to process the transactions. Bitcoin has comparatively higher volatility than Altcoins since it is dependent on feelings and projections. Both coins can be accepted as a source of payment, though not every merchant accepts Cryptocurrencies as a mode of payment.