Crypto Markets Hold Ground as Bitcoin and Ripple Weigh In

Cryptocurrencies wrapped up a strong third quarter of 2026 on a mixed note. While momentum cooled in the final few sessions, many assets still have reasons to celebrate.

Bitcoin, for instance, hovered around $83,100 as it retreated from its eight-month high near $87,315 last week. Elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical uncertainty, and expectations of further Fed tightening tempered risk appetite and weighed on prices.

Ripple (XRP) is building momentum above $1.50, extending stability after the cooldown from last week's rally. A daily close above this level would reinforce a neutral-to-bullish stance and increase the chances of recovery and an extended breakout to September highs of $1.66 and August highs of $1.70.