Crypto Prices Today August 21: BTC & ETH Slip 2%, Tron Ecosystem Tokens Rally

The crypto prices today have illustrated mixed price actions, sparking a tidal wave of speculations across the broader market. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices tumbled nearly 2%, whereas top altcoins traded mainly in the red territory. However, Tron (TRON) emerged among the day’s top gainers against the broader market trend, with its ecosystem tokens mimicking a surge.

Besides, the global crypto market cap dipped 1.53% over the past day to reach $2.1 trillion. Further, the total crypto market volume conversely saw a 4.98% increase to $64.72 billion.

Here’s a brief report on some of the leading cryptocurrencies by market cap and their price action today, August 21.

Top Crypto Prices Today

1. Bitcoin Price Today

BTC price rested at $59,291 today, a 2% decrease in the past 24 hours. The coin’s 24-hour lows and highs were recorded as $58,610.88 and $61,396.33, respectively. The slumping price movement primarily aligns with Mt Gox’s massive Bitcoin transfer, signalling creditor repayment plans.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s dominance stood at 55.74%, a decrease of 0.29% over the past day. This waning movement comes despite $88.06 million inflows in Bitcoin ETFs as of August 20, per Soso Value data, fueling concerns among investors.

Besides, Galaxy Digital bought a whopping $82 million worth of BTC recently, adding to contrasting market sentiments on the asset.

Additionally, the crypto market today takes the heat of Kamala Harris’ recent stance on capital gains tax, as she proposed a 45% tax on realized gains and 25% on unrealized gains. Conversely, a recent report by CoinGape spotlighted why a post-halving rally for BTC lies ahead, igniting uncertainty over future movements.

2. Ethereum Price Today

ETH price slipped 2% in the past 24 hours to reach $2,593 today. Its intraday lows and highs were recorded as $2,556.75 and $2,695.91, respectively.

The spot Ethereum ETFs saw $6.49 million in outflows as of August 20, aligning with the token’s volatile movement. Ethereum’s market cap stood at $311.95 billion today.

3. Solana Price Today

The SOL price also witnessed a 2% decrease in value to reach $142.52 today. Solana’s 24-hour lows and highs were recorded as $141.36 and $148.65, respectively.

With the Solana ETF launch hitting a roadblock with the SEC’s security debate, the coin has raised severe concerns among market participants.

4. XRP Price Today

Even XRP price slipped 2% in the past 24 hours to reach $0.5959. The crypto’s 24-hour lows and highs were $0.5888 and $0.6145, respectively.

5. DOGE & SHIB Prices Today

Dogecoin witnessed a 0.87% fall in value to reach $0.1037 today. Further, SHIB price slipped marginally by 0.03% at press time to reach $0.00001366.

Top Crypto Gainers Today

BitTorrent (BTT)

BTT price rested at $0.0000009383 today, a pump of 1.15% in the past 24 hours. Its 24-hour lows and highs are $0.0000008364 and $0.00000001004, respectively.

eCash (XEC)

eCash (XEC) price soared 4.26% over the past day to trade at $0.00003408. Its 24-hour lows and highs are $0.00003125 and $0.00003528, respectively.

Tron (TRX)

TRX price noted a 5.54% uptick to $0.1611 today. It’s 24-hour lows and highs are $0.1488 and $0.1656, respectively.

Polygon (MATIC)

MATIC price upsurged 5% in the past 24 hours to $0.4736. Its 24-hours lows and highs are $0.4416 and $0.4834, respectively.

Top Crypto Losers Today

Helium (HNT)

HNT price cracked 5% to reach $7.23 today. The crypto’s 24-hour lows and highs were $6.80 and $7.72, respectively.

JasmyCoin (JASMY)

JASMY price slipped 4.68% to $0.02017 today. Its 24-hour lows and highs are $0.01973 and $0.02121, respectively.

Litecoin (LTC)

LTC price tanked 4% in the past 24 hours to $63.22. Its 24-hour lows and highs are $62.42 and $66.16, respectively.

Besides, the hourly time frame charts show that BTC gained 0.05% while ETH gained 0.02%, sparking further contrasting sentiments on the crypto prices today.