Leading Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap & Performance

This section highlights the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization (excluding Bitcoin) and recent significant altcoin rallies.

The top 3

Top 3 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap (Excluding Bitcoin): As of August 29, 2026, the top three cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding Bitcoin, are Ethereum (ETH) at approximately $293.77 billion, Tether USDt (USDT) at $183.42 billion, and BNB at $91.63 billion.
Recent Top Altcoin Rallies: In recent rallies (August 2026), Zcash (ZEC) surged 75.5% in a week, Aave (AAVE) rose 64.5% in a week, and XRP climbed 53% in a week.
Top 3 Cryptocurrencies by Daily Trading Volume (Excluding Bitcoin): Excluding Bitcoin, the cryptocurrencies with the highest daily trading volume include Tether USDt (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), and Ethereum (ETH).