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XRP leads broad altcoin rally as bitcoin’s biggest weekly gain in two years lifts crypto

The Block·August 21, 2026·1 min read
XRP leads broad altcoin rally as bitcoin’s biggest weekly gain in two years lifts crypto

Bitcoin's biggest weekly gain in two years lifted the broader crypto market, with altcoins surging. HYPE rose nearly 40%, while XRP, ZEC, and LINK each gained over 30%. The rally reflects renewed bullish sentiment across digital assets, led by Bitcoin's strong performance.

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