The crypto prices today have ignited significant investor optimism across the globe, embarking upon a bullish momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) price topped the $60K mark, whereas Ethereum, Solana, and XRP entered into the green territory. Simultaneously, Neo & Aave emerged among the day’s top gainers.
Moreover, the global crypto market cap saw a 2.69% increase to $2.14 trillion. Additionally, the total crypto market volume saw a 27.88% rise to $61.72 billion.
Here’s a closer look at some of the leading cryptocurrencies by market cap and their price movements today, August 20.
Crypto Prices Today
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
BTC price rested at $60,920 today, up nearly 4% in the past 24 hours. Its 24-hour lows and highs are $57,864.71 and $60,917.40, respectively.
The flagship crypto’s pumping movement comes against the backdrop of $61.98 million inflows in Bitcoin ETFs as of August 19, per Soso Value data. Further, it’s also worth noting that Galaxy Digital bagged a whopping 400 BTC recently, offering buying pressure to the asset.
Bitcoin’s dominance stood at 56.10% today, a 0.35% increase in the past 24 hours. BTC’s market cap stood at $1.2 trillion at press time.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
The ETH price chart illustrated a nearly 1% upswing over the past day to reach $2,663. Its 24-hour lows and highs were recorded as $2,566.40 and $2,676.54, respectively.
Ethereum gas fees recently dropped to a remarkable five-year low, fueling investor speculation on future price movements. Also, ETH’s market cap rested at $320.28 billion.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
The crypto SOL’s price saw a 2% increase in value to $146 today. Solana’s intraday lows and highs are $141 and $147.54, respectively.
XRP Price Today
Meanwhile, XRP’s price soared 7% over the past day and is trading at $0.6087. Its 24-hour lows and highs are $0.5658 and $0.6094, respectively.
DOGE & SHIB Prices Today
Dogecoin (DOGE) price saw a 4% increase in value to $0.104 today, aligning with the broader market trend. Similarly, Shiba Inu (SHIB) price saw a 3% pump in value to $0.00001361.
Even Pepe coin, WIF, and Bonk soared 4%-8% in the past 24 hours.
Crypto Gainers Today
Aave (AAVE) price soared 12% to $127.Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI) price jumped 12% to $0.9097.Neo (NEO) price surged 12% to $10.Bittensor (TAO) price rallied 10% to $308.
Crypto Losers Today
Notcoin (NOT) price dipped 5% to $0.01078.Zcash (ZEC) price slipped 3% to $42.dYdX (DYDX) price fell 2% to $1.Toncoin (TON) price tumbled 2% to $6.83.
Nonetheless, the hourly time frame charts illustrated continued upside movement for BTC and leading crypto prices today, igniting further investor optimism.
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