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XRP Climbs to 5th on Crypto Rankings After Rallying Over 20%

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XRP surged past a stablecoin into fifth place on the crypto rankings after a move that had nothing to do with crypto fundamentals. The trigger came from the US Treasury, and it set off a chain reaction that liquidated billions in short positions before most traders even understood what happened.

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On August 19, 2026, the U.S. Treasury announced the doubling of its bond buybacks, triggering an immediate reaction on cryptos. Ethereum crossed key technical thresholds, while the altcoins followed in a significant movement, fuelled by the liquidation of the sales positions. After several months of atony, this injection of liquidity changes the dynamics of the market. It remains to be seen whether this awakening marks the beginning of a new ups…

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Bitcoin.com broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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