XRP jumps 14% on August 21, hitting $1.43 amid whale buying and regulatory optimism

XRP's price surged dramatically on August 21, 2026, jumping as much as 14% in 24 hours to hit an intraday high of $1.43, cementing its position as the best-performing major cryptocurrency of the day. The rally, which saw the token climb from approximately $1.26 at the start of the day to trade near $1.