Crypto rally gains momentum as Bitcoin, Ethereum surge
The cryptocurrency market carried its strong momentum into the new week, with Bitcoin and major altcoins advancing further after posting their strongest weekly performance of 2026.
August 24, 2026 (MLN): The cryptocurrency market carried its strong momentum into the new week, with Bitcoin and major altcoins advancing further after posting their strongest weekly performance of 2026. Bitcoin rose around 1.7% on Monday to move back above $77,000, while Ethereum gained nearly 3.5% and traded close to $2,500. The broader cryptocurrency market capitalization also climbed above $2.6 trillion. The lat...