The majority of new crypto traders focus on Ethereum after Bitcoin. Despite being the second most popular cryptocurrency, it appears to be the most secure and profitable. Additionally, there is a wealth of information online about Ethereum that assists people in understanding its purpose. (Plus, it's not as confusing to understand as some other initiatives, like Uniswap or Chainlink.) In general, most new traders start exploring other cryptocurrencies only after they're satisfied with Ethereum.

Yes Ethereum is very much sought after and it has been consistently gaining in popularity. Many traders opt for it, generally following Bitcoin.