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Bitcoin is holding just above $80,000 after climbing from the low $60,000s earlier this month. That is a gain of about 23% in August, putting it on track for its best August since 2017, in a month whose median historical return is actually negative 7%. The total crypto market sits near $2.75 trillion.

XRP▲$1.13 continues to be one of the market’s largest crypto assets by volume. However, the token’s 2026 performance has lagged considerably versus the best performers. XRP can have strong surges, but they tend to fizzle out soon after takeoff.