A $500 investment in Ethereum 10 years ago has grown to $1,395,089, showcasing the cryptocurrency's remarkable performance compared to traditional stocks. Bitcoin also delivered significant returns, increasing to $91,147 over the same period. In contrast, a $500 investment in Nvidia would have grown to $125,156, while Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Netflix, Amazon, and Meta saw more modest increases, reaching $15,482, $5,335, $4,569, $4,449, $4,062, $4,050, and $3,319 respectively. This highlights the potential of cryptocurrencies as a high-yield investment over the past decade.