Crypto Prices Today August 9: BTC Tops $61K, SUI Soars 30% Amid Market Uptrend
Highlights
- BTC pumps unprecedently, riding the back of massive buying.
- The altcoin market mainly mirrors the broader uptrend.
- However, XRP traded in the red zone despite recent legal relief.
The crypto prices today have mainly embarked upon an attention-nabbing upward momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) price pumped unprecedently to catch a hold above $61K. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) rallied roughly 11% to near the $2,700 price level. Simultaneously, Solana (SOL) witnessed considerable gains, although XRP traded in the red territory.
The global crypto market cap upsurged 6.36% to $2.15 trillion today. However, the total crypto market volume decreased 5.10% to $94.06 billion.
Here’s a brief report on some of the leading cryptocurrencies by market cap and their price action today, August 9.
Crypto Prices Today
Bitcoin Price
The BTC price illustrated gains worth 7.27% in the past 24 hours and is currently resting at $61,343.58. Its 24-hour bottoms and tops were $56,690.09 and $62,673.76, respectively.
Bitcoin’s dominance saw a 0.31% increase over the past day to 56.42%. This upswing comes against the backdrop of strong Bitcoin buying in the U.S., further accompanied by massive whale buying.
Besides, it’s also worth mentioning that Derbies data indicated a staggering 32,000 BTC options contracts set to expire today, with a put call ratio of 0.71.
Ethereum Price
Whereas, the ETH price gained 11.03% as of writing to trade at $2,700.25. The coin’s 24-hour lows and peaks were recorded to be $2,411.83 and $2,721.95, respectively.
Ethereum’s market cap stood at $$324.75 billion today, a 10.38% increase from yesterday. Additionally, it’s worth noting that 206,000 ETH options are set to expire today with a put call ratio of 0.96.
Solana Price
Meanwhile, the crypto SOL’s price saw a 2.86% jump to reach $157.24 today. Solana’s 24-hour low and tops were recorded as $151.74 and $163.18, respectively.
XRP Price
Defying the broader market uptrend, the XRP price slipped slightly by 0.51% over the past day to reach $0.6123. Its 24-hour bottoms and peaks were recorded as $0.5962 and $0.6416, respectively.
DOGE & SHIB Prices
Nonetheless, the meme coin sector noted remarkable price gains over the past day, aligning with the broader trend. Dogecoin (DOGE) price saw a 5.38% upswing in value to reach $0.1055, whereas Shiba Inu rose 5.01% to trade at $0.0000141.
In the interim, PEPE, WIF, and FLOKI soared 2%-11%.
Also Read: Crypto Execs Push for Gary Gensler’s Removal in White House Meeting
Crypto Gainers Today
Sui (SUI) price soared 30.16% to $0.8394.
Celestia (TIA) price surged 18.87% to $5.68.
Helium (HNT) price gained 17.99% to $5.88.
Bittensor (TAO) price rallied 16.63% to $311.93.
Crypto Losers Today
Aave (AAVE) price dipped 4.04% to $99.29.
MANTRA (OM) price fell 1.51% to $0.9988.
Stellar (XLM) price tumbled 1.36% to $0.1021.
Akash Network (AKT) price saw a marginal 0.34% fall to $2.62.
However, the hourly time frame charts further illustrated a volatile movement for BTC and ETH, as prices slipped 0.58% and 0.56%, respectively. This hinted that turbulence in the crypto prices today might be expected as the day longs.
Also Read: Shiba Inu News: Shibarium Reveals Major Hard Fork Upgrade To Boost Token Burn
- 99.3% of Bitcoin Supply in Profit, Analyst Warns of Short-Term Correction
- Pro-Crypto Mike Selig Emerges As CFTC Chair Frontrunner, Gains Ripple CLO’s Endorsement
- ‘Every Crypto ETF You Can Imagine’: Expert Predicts Flurry of Filings After REX-Osprey’s 21 Applications
- Robinhood Lists Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed Stocks, Boosting Saylor’s BTC Credit Model
- Bitcoin ETFs See 2025 Record Weekly Inflows of $3.2B as BTC Eyes New ATH
- FLOKI Price Prediction as ETP Listing Drives Adoption—Is a 160% Rally Ahead?
- BNB Coin Price Hits ATH as Derivatives Activity Soars—Is $1,520 the Next Stop?
- Aster Price Eyes $3 After Channel Breakout as Open Interest Surges to $1.37B
- Will XRP Price Hit $5 if the SEC Approves ETFs This Month?
- Bitcoin Price Hits $120K Ahead of Q4 — Can Citigroup’s Forecast Hold Up?
- Pi Network Price at Risk of Another Crash as Mysterious Whale Stops Buying
Why Trust CoinGape
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights Read more…to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
