What to Know
- Bitcoin (BTC) led losses among major cryptocurrencies, falling 1.5% while maintaining a market capitalization above $1.55 trillion amid market weakness.
- Solana (SOL) and TRON (TRX) each declined 3.1%, while Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and BNB also traded lower.
- UnifAI Network (UAI) gained 50.1%, while MarsCoin (MARSCOIN), Siacoin (SC), and Fusionist (ACE) posted strong gains.
Major cryptocurrencies traded lower as selling pressure affected Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), BNB (BNB), XRP (XRP), and several leading altcoins. Bitcoin (BTC) declined 1.5% to $77,280.52, although its market capitalization remained above $1.55 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH) fell 2% to $2,413.13, while its market value reached approximately $291.16 billion. Meanwhile, BNB (BNB) lost 1.2% and changed hands at $683.43, supported by a market capitalization of nearly $90.99 billion.
XRP (XRP) also dropped 2% to $1.35 and generated about $2.08 billion in trading volume. Solana (SOL) recorded a larger decline, falling 3.1% to $99.85 as its trading volume reached $3.43 billion.
Similarly, TRON (TRX) decreased 3.1% to $0.3222, while its market capitalization remained above $30.58 billion. Hyperliquid (HYPE) slipped 1.9% to $82.95 and recorded more than $1.41 billion in trading volume. Additionally, Zcash (ZEC) declined 2.2% to $830.26, while Dogecoin (DOGE) lost 1.6% and traded at $0.08145.
Also Read: Ripple and SettleMint Partner to Simplify Tokenized Asset Management for Banks
Top Gainers Defy the Wider Market Decline
Several lower-ranked cryptocurrencies moved against the broader market decline, delivering strong gains despite losses among leading digital assets. UnifAI Network (UAI) led the gainers after climbing 50.1% to $0.5661, supported by trading volume exceeding $11.19 million.
We're back on X.
— 36Crypto (@36Crypto1) August 21, 2026
Our previous account (36crypto2) is currently unavailable while we continue working through the appeal process. In the meantime, this is our new official account. While you are on this page, please support us by sharing and following.
MarsCoin (MARSCOIN) followed with a 47.3% increase, reaching $0.069 as its trading volume rose to approximately $38.64 million. Meanwhile, Siacoin (SC) advanced 39.2% to $0.0008802 and generated about $43.68 million in trading activity.
Fusionist (ACE) gained 33.7% to reach $0.2229, while its turnover surpassed $92.14 million during the reporting period. Additionally, Useless Coin (USELESS) increased 24.7% to $0.1126 and attracted approximately $74.77 million in trading volume.
Magma Finance (MAGMA) completed the group after rising 20.6% to $0.4273, although its volume remained lower at $2.24 million. The varied volume figures showed that percentage gains did not always correspond with trading activity across every advancing token. Consequently, these smaller assets offered a contrast to the declines recorded by Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other major cryptocurrencies.
Also Read: Huge: Users Will Be Able to Buy Crypto Like XRP, BTC, and ETH from X Soon – Nikita Bier
