Bank stocks are traditionally thought of as safe, but generally dull, investments. Occasionally, though, you'll encounter a bank that bucks the trend. Even rarer is finding a trend-bucking bank with excellent long-term growth prospects.

Silvergate Capital (NYSE: SI) is one such bank. Its innovation is going after cryptocurrency-focused customers, but what may be even more exciting is how this bank is showing it can weather various market conditions with the help of its multiple income streams. Let's find out more about this top bank stock and why it's a buy-and-hold-forever option for a portfolio.

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