Bitcoin Blasts Past $76,000 as XRP Leads Crypto Rally

A powerful wave of buying swept through digital asset markets on August 21, lifting Bitcoin above $76,000 and propelling XRP to its strongest single-day performance among major cryptocurrencies.

XRP surged 17.32% to $1.29 before peaking at $1.31, a 17.7% gain, while Ethereum climbed 4.62% to $2,358.09.

The rally marked a dramatic acceleration from the previous day's advance that had pushed Bitcoin to $69,530.80 and suggested sustained institutional and retail interest in XRP.

Federal Reserve policy uncertainty remained a key consideration for market participants, but sustained cryptocurrency buying potentially provided stronger evidence of improving confidence in the sector.