Crypto Market Today: Broad Rally Continues as Hyperliquid Hits New All-Time High Above $90

Last Updated: September 18, 2026

The crypto market extended its recovery on September 18, 2026, with Bitcoin clearing $78,000 and nearly every major asset trading higher, as Hyperliquid’s HYPE token broke through $90 to set a fresh all-time high. The gains build on Wednesday’s post-Fed stabilization, with Zcash remaining the standout weekly performer following this week’s NU7 upgrade news.

Key Takeaways

• Bitcoin trades near $78,044, up 1.49% over the past 24 hours, extending today’s break above the $77,370 resistance level that had capped price since Wednesday’s Fed decision.
• Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged past $90 today to a new all-time high, with ecosystem tokens PURR and JOFF jumping over 20% and 17% respectively alongside it.
• Zcash remains the week’s runaway leader, up 26.93% over seven days following this week’s NU7 upgrade timeline agreement and continued ETF inflows.
• Nearly every major asset traded higher today, with Cardano (+6.83%), Monero (+6.49%), Chainlink (+4.84%), and Solana (+4.74%) all posting solid 24-hour gains alongside the broader recovery.
• UNUS SED LEO was the notable exception among majors, down 0.30% on the day and 2.84% over the week, the only large-cap asset showing sustained weekly weakness.

Market Overview

Asset	Price	24h %	7d %	Market Cap
Bitcoin (BTC)	$78,043.75	+1.49%	+0.86%	$1.56T
Ethereum (ETH)	$2,504.68	+1.60%	+0.50%	$305.71B
XRP	$1.32	+1.12%	-1.88%	$83.31B
Solana (SOL)	$105.87	+4.74%	+5.30%	$62.18B
Zcash (ZEC)	$1,455.89	+6.50%	+26.93%	$24.56B
Dogecoin (DOGE)	$0.08548	+4.83%	+1.27%	$13.33B

Today’s Crypto Market Analysis

Today’s broad-based rally reflects a market that has fully digested Wednesday’s Fed rate hike and is now trading on more idiosyncratic, asset-specific catalysts rather than pure macro reaction. Bitcoin’s push through $78,000 follows its earlier break above $77,370 resistance, while Hyperliquid’s fresh all-time high above $90 reflects genuine platform-specific momentum, record derivatives activity and its deflationary token-buyback mechanism have been building for weeks, independent of the broader Fed narrative.

Zcash’s extraordinary 26.93% weekly gain continues to dominate the altcoin conversation, driven by this week’s coinholder-approved NU7 upgrade timeline and accelerating ETF inflows. With Cardano, Monero, Chainlink, and Solana all posting solid gains today too, the rally looks broad rather than concentrated in just one or two names, a healthier technical signal than a narrow, single-asset-driven move.

Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today?

The market is extending its recovery today on a combination of factors: continued digestion of Wednesday’s Fed decision, Hyperliquid’s fresh all-time high driving renewed attention to DeFi and derivatives platforms, and Zcash’s ongoing NU7-driven rally lifting broader altcoin sentiment. For a closer look at specific down-day dynamics when they occur, see our explainer on why crypto is down today. For asset-specific coverage, visit Bitcoin News Today, Ethereum News Today, XRP News Today, Zcash News Today, and Hedera (HBAR) News Today.

What This Means for the Days Ahead

Whether today’s broad rally has staying power will depend on whether Bitcoin can hold above its reclaimed $77,370 level and whether Hyperliquid’s new all-time high attracts sustained follow-through rather than a quick profit-taking reversal. Zcash’s dramatic run remains the single most important altcoin story to watch, given how far and fast it has moved in just over a week.

Compare Crypto Prices Today

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Where to Buy Crypto

Cryptocurrencies can be bought on major exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, KuCoin, Gate.io, OKX, and Bybit.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile; always do your own research before investing.