Bitcoin climbed back above $77,500 on September 3, 2026, while the total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached approximately $2.82 trillion, its highest level since January 2026. XRP led gains among major cryptocurrencies, alongside advances in ZEC, DOGE and ADA, as traders reduced market-implied odds of another Federal Reserve rate hike to roughly 62%. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller spoke that day, but the precise link between his remarks and the repricing remained inferred rather than confirmed. Bitcoin was quoted near $77,890, up 0.76% since midnight UTC but still down 2.89% over the week. More than $370 million in short positions were liquidated across Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP, reversing approximately $369.67 million in predominantly long liquidations on September 2. Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $9.3 million in net outflows for a second day, compared with Tuesday’s $239 million withdrawal. Bitcoin dominance remained between 57% and 59%, indicating broad participation rather than a clear rotation away from Bitcoin. The market remains roughly 50% below its October 2025 peak above $4.27 trillion.