Decide on which cryptocurrency you want to give?

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market. But it makes sense to stick to the better known coins like Bitcoin, Etheriun(ETH), Cardano (ADA), or even Solana (SOL) as a gift. You might also consider a stablecoin -- a crypto that's pegged to a commodity like the U.S. dollar -- which has lower transaction fees.

The cryptocurrency market is relatively new and untested, and there's a good chance only a limited number of tokens will survive in the long term. Given that the lucky recipient of your crypto gift may not want to actively trade it, a more-established coin or stablecoin is a better bet.