As Q3 2026 draws to a close, cryptocurrencies have plenty to celebrate, even if the final few sessions have taken some shine off the August rally. Bitcoin is hovering around $83,100 after retreating from last week’s eight-month high near $87,315, as elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical uncertainty and expectations for further Fed tightening temper risk appetite.

Ripple (XRP) is gaining momentum above $1.50 at the time of writing on Wednesday, as the cryptocurrency extends stability following the cooldown from last week’s rally. A daily close above $1.50 would reinforce the neutral-to-bullish stance and increase the chance of recovery and an extended breakout to September highs of $1.66 and August highs of $1.70.

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