Crypto Market Overview: August 7, 2026
Chang.K·Aug 7, 2026·3 min readCrypto market edges down 0.35% to $2.28T as XRP and Solana lead losses while Bitcoin dominance holds firm at 56.6%.

The crypto market drifted lower heading into the weekend, with total market cap at $2.28 trillion, down 0.35% on the day.
Bitcoin held just above $64,200 with a minimal 0.36% decline as traders await the August Non-Farm Payroll print. Ethereum and BNB posted similarly flat losses under 0.3%. The sharper moves came from XRP, down 2.27%, and Solana, sliding 1.83% to $72.61.
Bitcoin dominance remains elevated at 56.6%, a pattern that has persisted for weeks as capital continues to favor BTC over altcoins in a cautious macro environment.
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