XRP and Cardano Shine as Crypto Markets Remain Cautious

Crypto markets presented a mixed picture on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2026. Bitcoin was down 0.41% to $86,244.16 as it struggled to maintain momentum.

Ethereum fell 0.98% to $2,748.89, while BNB declined by 1.77% to $784.80. Solana inched lower by 0.49% to $118.19 and Avalanche fell 1.24% to $11.09.

However, XRP and Cardano stood out as the session's clear winners. XRP climbed 2.59% to $1.57 and Cardano rose 2.66% to $0.25, posting gains well above 2.5%.