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Altcoin Volume Dominance Hits Two-Year High as Market Cap Gains $135B

Bitcoin.com News·August 26, 2026·1 min read
Altcoin Volume Dominance Hits Two-Year High as Market Cap Gains $135B

Altcoins captured 65% of Binance trading volume during the latest crypto rally, the highest share in two years. Their combined market cap rose by about $135 billion as activity shifted from bitcoin and ether. This marks a significant rotation toward alternative digital assets.

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