ZetaChain leads crypto market rally with 66% gain

ZetaChain (ZETA) led the cryptocurrency market gains on September 21, 2026, recording a 66.69% increase to approximately US$0.06444 within a 24-hour period. This surge occurred alongside a broader market rally where Bitcoin was trading near US$81,000 and the global crypto market capitalization remained around US$2.8 trillion.

Several other altcoins also saw significant double-digit growth. NEAR Protocol rose by 25.76% to reach roughly US$4.39, while Mina increased by 23.22%. Other notable gainers included Venice Token, Kamino, Sonic, and Avalanche, which saw gains of 17.80% to reach approximately US$11.24. The market movement was characterized by aggressive activity among small-cap altcoins and established assets alike.