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so is it best to hold alts or btc?

Both! There are alternatives whose technology is better than Bitcoin's, but whose marketing is not even close to Bitcoin's. I think strong altcoins may be a very wise investment, but hold bitcoin as well, just so you can benefit from the crazy media attention.

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