Crypto Markets Surge as Dogecoin Leads Broad Rally

Crypto markets surged broadly on Monday evening, September 21, 2026, as seven of the eight major tracked coins posted substantial gains. Dogecoin led the charge with a remarkable 13.53% jump to $0.10.

Bitcoin reclaimed significant ground, surging 6.67% to $86,576.13, while Ethereum and BNB also saw strong gains. The broader market was boosted by renewed risk appetite, as evidenced by double-digit gains in Dogecoin and robust performances from altcoins such as XRP.

Among the standout performers were XRP, which surged 9.16% to $1.54, and Solana and Cardano, both of which posted gains above 7%. In contrast, Avalanche was the sole exception, edging down 0.04% to $11.33.