Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Today, August 31 – Ethereum, Solana, XRP

Highlights:

• Ethereum continues to trade above $2,000 as growing adoption continues to drive sustained momentum. 
• Solana has broken above previous resistance at $96.5 as it edges toward breaking a new resistance at $117. 
• XRP is changing hands at approximately $1.36, as recent ETF inflows catalyze ongoing price ascent.    

After a remarkable run over the past few days, the crypto market started the new week in the red zone following a slight dip. CoinMarketCap data showed that the market is down 1.021% in the past 24 hours, with a capitalization of about $2.61 trillion. 

The crypto market has lost roughly $70 billion following renewed tension arising from the US-Iran conflict. In addition, over $250 million in long positions closed in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to rise, raising inflation concerns.  At the same time, expectations that interest rates could stay high continue to influence investors’ market decisions. Despite the growing global tension, the crypto market’s trading volume spiked 59.14% to hit $67.15 billion. 

BREAKING: $70 billion wiped from the crypto market and over $100 million in longs liquidated as the US–Iran conflict pushes investors to de-risk again. pic.twitter.com/bUV15hj3Ss

— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) August 31, 2026

Moreover, the market “Fear & Greed Index” continues to point towards “Greed” at 73, highlighting growing interest in digital assets. As the market continues to flash a mix of decline and renewed investors’ interest, here are the best cryptocurrencies to invest in today. 

Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Today

1. Ethereum (ETH)

The world’s most valuable altcoin is changing hands at approximately $2,416 following a 1.47% decline in the past 24 hours. Its market cap is roughly $291.8 billion. During the same period, ETH’s trading volume appreciated by 140.11% to hit $14.12 billion.  

Rising adoption continues to drive Ethereum’s recent price surge, with the asset maintaining levels above $2,000. For instance, Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has disclosed plans to expand its services by introducing lending options that are backed by digital assets. 

Anatoly Popov, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian bank, confirmed the move. He noted that in addition to Bitcoin (BTC), Sberbank will accept Tether’s USDT and Ethereum as loan collateral. While the plan remains subject to regulatory approval, it highlights strong interest in ETH even among banking institutions. 

Meanwhile, Ethereum has broken above long-term support at $1,500 and $2,200. This sets the asset on a trajectory to reclaim new price highs. However, Ethereum must break potent resistance at $4,000 and $5,100 before reaching such levels.

ETHEREUM SLAYED $2,200. NEXT DRAGON: $4,000.

The road to $10,000:
$1,500. Slayed.
$2,200. Slayed.
$4,000. In sight.
$5,100. On deck.

Two of five. Bulls sharpen the sword. pic.twitter.com/VGJreuiIzS

— Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) August 30, 2026

2. Solana (SOL)

At the time of press, Solana’s price is down 3.19% in the past 24 hours. The asset is changing hands at approximately $101.73, with a market capitalization of about $59.6 billion and a fully diluted valuation of roughly $64.5 billion. The asset’s trading volume has surged by 69.16% and is valued at about $3.23 billion.

Several factors continue to catalyze Solana’s recent price surge above the $100 mark. For example, Charles Schwab recently announced plans to add Solana, Avalanche (AVX), and Chainlink (LINK)to Schwab Crypto. This will allow Schwab’s clients to buy and sell SOL through the platform’s brokerage rather than merely getting indirect exposure through an exchange-traded fund (ETF). 

The asset’s remarkable transaction speed also continues to attract users. Compared to other major blockchains that barely complete 200 transactions per second, Solana can handle over 2,000 within the same period.

Despite the broad market’s dip, Solana’s ETF investors purchased $153 million worth of SOL last week, marking the largest weekly inflow since October 2025. After converting $96.5 to strong support, the asset must break three other resistance levels to reclaim new highs. These resistance levels include $117, $150, and $200.

$SOL Holding Strong Above $100 💪

Despite the broad market correction, Solana is trading above $100, showing a level of strength that is impossible to ignore.

ETFs bought $153 million worth of #SOL this week, marking the largest weekly purchase since October 2025. Blocks just… pic.twitter.com/INYYIt4R24

— Lana Valentis (@LanaValentis) August 29, 2026

3. XRP

The fifth most valuable asset, XRP is trading at about $1.36 following a 2.2% decline in the past 24 hours. The asset has a market cap of approximately $85.59 billion, a fully diluted valuation of $136.4 billion, and a trading volume of $2.254 billion. XRP has dropped 62.6% below its $3.65 all-time high (ATH). 

Like Solana, XRP ETFs also recorded their best week of 2026. The funds attracted roughly $110.5 million in net inflows. The last time the ETFs saw net inflows worth over $100 million was in early December 2025. 

According to Dark Defender, a renowned crypto market analyst, XRP has successfully converted $1.3798 to new support. Subsequently, the asset must target new resistance levels in an attempt to attain a new price peak. First, XRP must break above $1.88 before targeting the next key level at $4.11. Eventually, if market conditions remain favourable, the asset could break above $7.07.

Hi all, as promised, I am sharing the Wave in 5 Sub-waves with you. Sub-Wave 1 is complete, & Sub-wave 2 is in progress!

XRP Targets: $1.88, $4.11, $7.07
Supports: $1.3798

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— Dark Defender (@DefendDark) August 29, 2026