Crypto Report | 22 September 2026 While Bitcoin was holding in the $85–86K range, falling oil prices supported risk appetite and gains spread to altcoins. ⬇ Key highlights: ▪️ The total value of the crypto market briefly rose back above $3 trillion. (TradingView) ▪️ $DOGE rose by over 15%, while $XRP gained roughly 7%; Bitcoin remained above $85K. ▪️ In the last 24 hours, $844 million in short positions were liquidated, while the size of open positions in perpetual futures climbed to around $160 billion. ▪️ Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US meets certain conditions. (Reuters) ▪️ As Saudi Arabia restarted the East-West Pipeline, expectations of increased supply pushed Brent crude below $100.