Cryptocurrency Price Today (February 20): Bitcoin Rises Above $96,000, Story Becomes Top Gainer
Cryptocurrency price on February 20 quick take: The global market cap rose to $3.19 trillion.
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s oldest and most valued crypto, remained below the $96,000 mark early Wednesday. Other popular altcoins — including the likes of Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) — saw minor losses across the board as overall Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 38 (Fear) out of 100, as per CoinMarketCap data. The Story (IP) token became the biggest gainer, with a 24-hour jump of over 31 percent. PancakeSwap (CAKE) became the biggest loser, with a 24-hour loss of over 8 percent.
The global crypto market cap stood at $3.19 trillion at the time of writing, registering a 24-hour jump of 1.20 percent.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today
Bitcoin price stood at $96,887.45, registering a 24-hour jump of 1.29 percent, as per CoinMarketCap. According to Indian exchanges, BTC price stood at Rs 83.51 lakh.
Ethereum (ETH) Price Today
ETH price stood at $2,661.28 marking a 24-hour dip of 0.70 percent at the time of writing. Ethereum price in India stood at Rs 2.31 lakh.
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Today
DOGE registered a 24-hour loss of 4.74 percent, as per CoinMarketCap data, currently priced at $0.2499. Dogecoin price in India stood at Rs 22.76.
Litecoin (LTC) Price Today
Litecoin saw a 24-hour dip of 3.74 percent. At the time of writing, it was trading at $121.04. LTC price in India stood at Rs 10,903.04.
Ripple (XRP) Price Today
XRP price stood at $2.57, seeing a 24-hour loss of 4.04 percent. Ripple price in India stood at Rs 232.45.
Solana (SOL) Price Today
Solana price stood at $167.14, marking a 24-hour dip of 9.34 percent. SOL price in India stood at Rs 16,104.14.
Top Crypto Gainers Today (February 20)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto gainers over the past 24 hours:
Story (IP)
Price: $3.27
24-hour gain: 31.98 percent
Sonic (S)
Price: $0.7474
24-hour gain: 16.92 percent
Berachain (BERA)
Price: $7.44
24-hour gain: 14.33 percent
Bittensor (TAO)
Price: $450.71
24-hour gain: 14.12 percent
Sei (SEI)
Price: $0.2436
24-hour gain: 8.95 percent
Top Crypto Losers Today (February 20)
As per CoinMarketCap data, here are the top five crypto losers over the past 24 hours:
PancakeSwap (CAKE)
Price: $2.41
24-hour loss: 8.22 percent
Movement (MOVE)
Price: $0.4726
24-hour loss: 6.93 percent
Ethena (ENA)
Price: $0.3991
24-hour loss: 5.64 percent
Bitget Token (BGB)
Price: $4.65
24-hour loss: 4.44 percent
Uniswap (UNI)
Price: $9.25
24-hour loss: 3.51 percent
What Crypto Exchanges Are Saying About Current Market Scenario
Edul Patel, CEO and co-founder, Mudrex told ABP Live, “The crypto market is trading positively, with major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, etc., up as much as 6% in 24 hours. This change in market sentiment comes after Trump reaffirmed his commitment to make the US the ‘crypto capital’ during his speech at the FII Institute. Although the market is consolidating, President Trump’s statements could bring renewed optimism into the markets, fueling a trend reversal. Currently trading at $96,800, Bitcoin’s major resistance stands above $98,000—if breached, could make a decisive move past the $100k mark.”
CoinSwitch Markets Desk noted, “BTC seems to have gained some momentum after US president Donald Trump spoke at an event in Miami and reiterated his pre-election commitment to make US the ‘crypto capital’ of the world. BTC regained 97k USD post trading at 95k USD last evening. In altcoins, solana is yet to recover from the shockwaves post LIBRA coin launch from the argentian president - with whom the president also distanced himself within hours of launch causing millions in dollars of losses to the investors. In the aftermath, Solana foundation and the top DEXes are facing acquisitions of insider trading making the sentiment of the community negative.”
Avinash Shekhar, Co-founder & CEO, Pi42, said, “The crypto market is observing strong movements due to Bitcoin's cycle patterns, ETF approvals, and altcoin performance. The 9-month cycle of Bitcoin promises a bullish run, supported by optimistic investors who are expecting solid catalysts in the near future. Meme coins such as Dogecoin are experiencing volatility but with expectations of bullish momentum. In contrast, XRP's over 5% boost comes after the SEC's recognition of ETF filings, indicating regulatory updates. Litecoin, Binance, and Solana draw major interest as Bitcoin rises above $97K, fueled by increased market sentiment.”
Sathvik Vishwanath, CEO and co-founder of Unocoin, said, “Bitcoins are consolidated between $ 94,000 and $ 100,000 for almost two weeks, with a growing macro correlation. The crypto market remains cautious and is waiting for regulatory clarity rather than just pro-crypto rhetoric. BTC volatility is at historical minimum and signals the market without direction in the middle of macroeconomic uncertainties. Analysts emphasize the shift in the focus of investors on bitcoins above altcoins. If the BTC decreases below $ 94,000, it can test $ 90,000, while escaping over $ 100,000 could lead to $ 106,012. Technical indicators indicate bear distortion, with RSI at 41 and MACD signaling another potential of the disadvantage.”
Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, “Brazil's Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved the world's first spot XRP ETF. This landmark decision positions Brazil as a frontrunner in digital asset innovation and is expected to broaden cryptocurrency adoption worldwide. The fund is currently in its pre-operational phase.”
CoinDCX Research Team noted, “After experiencing significant bearish pressure, the Bitcoin price rose above the psychological barrier at $97,000, reviving the bullish expectations. The global market capitalization also surged above $3.2 trillion while the volume faced a pullback. Meanwhile, the BTC dominance surged above 60%, suggesting the market participants have turned their attention back to the star token. Besides, the demand for the BTC ETF has slowed but still stays within the positive range.”
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