Bitcoin topped US$81,000 on Tuesday then slipped back under US$80,000. Solana led altcoins while stablecoins still dominate Latin American crypto use.

Bitcoin closed at US$77,755 on August 23 after a debt-policy and short-squeeze rally. XRP led majors at +3.99%, while stablecoins dominate LatAm flows.

Bitcoin topped US$81,000 on Tuesday then slipped back under US$80,000. Solana led altcoins while stablecoins still dominate Latin American crypto use.