Why is BITCOIN more expensive than other cryptocurrency?

[EnterReturn]

I think the fact that bitcoin was the first in the market does not explain why it is more expensive than other cryptocurrency

[justusranvier]

I think the fact that bitcoin was the first in the market does not explain why it is more expensive than other cryptocurrency

Yes, it does.

http://themisescircle.org/blog/2013/08/22/the-problem-with-altcoins/

If you're going to reject the arguments because they don't result in a conclusion you like, that doesn't make them less valid.

[SomethingElse]

Because the founder isn't spending his coins.

[sana8410]

Because bitcoin was the first ,and it became a its own brand ,that makes it value to be bigger the the rest of the cryptocurency.Bitcoin is not only a currency/investment it also became a brand!

[Rigon]

Bitcoin’s value is bigger then other cryptocurrencies because  is not as easy to mine as other crypto currencies.