Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin and OKB Rise Sharply as Crypto Market Gains Momentum

Cryptocurrencies experienced a positive performance on August 21, 2025, with the majority of major digital assets posting gains. Among the top performers, Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.01% to $112,924.26, marking a modest increase in value, while OKB surged by an impressive 41.97%, becoming the top gainer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization [1]. Other notable altcoins also saw gains, with Ethereum (ETH) rising 5.94% to $4,332.15, Solana (SOL) jumping 6.44% to $187.84, and Avalanche (AVAX) climbing 4.62% to $23.44 [1].

The broad-based rally reflected growing investor confidence in the market, with multiple altcoins experiencing double-digit gains. XRP (XRP) increased by 3.05% to $2.95, Dogecoin (DOGE) rose 5.66% to $0.2215, and Shiba Inu (SHIB) climbed 3.71% to $0.00001257 [1]. Aptos (APT) also rose by 4.10% to $4.49, and Pi (PI) added 4.00% to $0.3589 [1]. Quai Network (QUAI) and Aleo (ALEO) recorded gains of 5.38% and 1.44%, respectively [1].

Monero (XMR) was the worst performer among major digital assets, declining 2.17% amid a mixed market sentiment [1]. The volatility in the sector highlighted the dynamic nature of the crypto market, where gains and losses can occur rapidly depending on market dynamics and investor behavior.

New cryptocurrencies were also added to the list on CoinMarketCap in the past 24 hours, including Yait Siu (YAIT), Lumint (LUMINT), MixMax (MC), Workloop AI (LOOP), Banana Chain (BANANA), Abe (ABE), Pacu Jalur (BOATKID), and Omnipair (OMFG), each with varying market prices [1]. These additions reflect the ongoing innovation and expansion within the digital asset space.

The overall upward trend in the crypto market signaled a positive outlook for the sector, with investors showing renewed interest in both major and emerging digital assets. However, the significant jump in OKB’s value suggested that specific market conditions or strategic developments may have played a role in its outperformance compared to other cryptocurrencies [1].

Source: [1] [Crypto Prices on August 21: BTC 1.01%↑, OKB 41.97%↑](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a674361440f33b5a62ec32/)