Crypto Market Sees Broader Rally After Bitcoin's USD 80K Breakout
The recent surge in Bitcoin's price above USD 80,000 has triggered a broader rally in the crypto market. The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin increased by approximately USD 215 billion between August 19 and August 22, representing a gain of over 24% in just three days.
Total2, an index tracking the combined value of all digital assets except Bitcoin, has moved back above USD 1 trillion. This rapid expansion has revived discussions about an altcoin season, but the evidence remains mixed.
Major assets have participated strongly in the rally, with Ethereum gaining around 30% over five days and Solana advancing roughly 31%. XRP, Zcash, and Hyperliquid have also posted particularly strong gains during the broader market recovery.