Crypto Market Update: BTC Holds Steady Above $68K, ETH, SOL, and XRP Up 3-7%, ApeCoin Soars by 50%
Key Highlights
- Bitcoin briefly hit $69K before settling at $68K.
- Ethereum surged past $2,700, with Solana and XRP seeing gains.
- ApeCoin emerged as the day’s top gainer, jumping nearly 50%.
Today's crypto market is buzzing with optimism as Bitcoin (BTC) remains strong above the $68K mark. Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP posted impressive intraday gains between 3%-7%, while ApeCoin (APE) skyrocketed by an astonishing 50%, becoming the top performer of the day.
The overall market sentiment was positive, with the global crypto market cap rising by 1.23% to $2.37 trillion. Trading volume also surged by 57.91% in the last 24 hours, reaching $65.76 billion. Below is a breakdown of how some of the top cryptocurrencies fared today, October 21.
Crypto Prices Today: BTC, ETH, SOL, & XRP Rally
The crypto market saw a significant upswing today, continuing the momentum from an “Uptober” rally. Bitcoin touched $69K briefly before retracing slightly, while Ethereum reached $2,700, and Solana and XRP gained 7% and 1%, respectively. Here’s a closer look at some of the top coins and their price action.
Bitcoin Price Today
Bitcoin (BTC) posted a near 1% increase, trading at $68,903 at press time. Over the past 24 hours, the coin’s range fluctuated between $68,162 and $69,462. Last week, Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.13 billion in inflows, helping to bolster its price. However, BTC's market dominance dipped slightly by 0.51%, standing at 57.14%, with a market cap of $1.36 trillion.
Ethereum Price Today
Ethereum (ETH) rose by around 3.5%, trading at $2,732. The day's range for ETH was between $2,638 and $2,765. Weekly inflows into U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs amounted to $78.89 million, supporting the bullish momentum. Ethereum’s market cap currently stands at $328.99 billion.
Solana Price Today
Solana (SOL) surged 6.5%, hitting $169, with a 24-hour range between $157 and $169. Solana’s market cap reached $79.45 billion, driven by today’s strong market performance.
XRP Price Today
XRP saw a modest 1% gain, trading at $0.5474. The coin’s price fluctuated between $0.5377 and $0.5498 over the last 24 hours. XRP's market cap stood at $31.04 billion. Investor attention remains on the ongoing Ripple lawsuit, with growing speculation about a favorable outcome.
Meme Coins Prices Today
Meme coins also saw action today. Dogecoin (DOGE) gained 3%, trading at $0.14, while Shiba Inu (SHIB) rose by 2% to $0.00001899. Other meme coins like Pepe (PEPE), Dogewhiff (WIF), and Bonk (BONK) posted gains of 1%-3%.
Top Crypto Gainers Prices Today
ApeCoin (APE)
ApeCoin (APE) exploded with a nearly 50% surge, trading at $1.53, with a range between $1.01 and $1.71. This significant price increase made APE the top gainer of the day.
dYdX (DYDX)
dYdX (DYDX) saw a 30% rise, trading at $1.25, after fluctuating between $0.9676 and $1.33 in the last 24 hours.
Jupiter (JUP)
Jupiter (JUP) posted a 10% increase, now trading at $0.9959, with an intraday range of $0.8995 to $1.02.
Top Crypto Losers Prices Today
Litecoin (LTC)
Litecoin (LTC) slipped 2%, trading at $73.66, with a 24-hour low of $73.58 and a high of $75.59.
MANTRA (OM)
MANTRA (OM) dropped 1% to $1.49, staying within the narrow range of $1.49 and $1.51.
Aerodrome Finance (AERO)
Aerodrome Finance (AERO) also declined by 1%, trading at $1.28, with a low of $1.26 and a high of $1.32.
Meanwhile, in the short-term hourly charts, BTC gained 0.25%, while ETH saw a 0.2% increase. These slight moves have sparked further speculation about where crypto prices could go next.
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