Best Cryptocurrencies to Purchase Now, February 20 – BTC, SOL, XRP

Highlights:

• Bitcoin is holding above the $67,400 support as bulls target $68,900 while momentum stays weak.
• Solana has stabilized around $74 as traders watch for a fresh breakout.
• XRP is gaining traction at $1.34 as momentum builds toward the $1.66 resistance point.

The crypto market is slightly up today amid strong BTC buying by whales. According to recent data, more than 20,000 BTC has flowed to large holders who view the current downturn as a buying opportunity, as retail traders continue selling. However, the small gain in the market might be erased later in the day as Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth nearly $2.4 billion are set to expire. The market is still awaiting a major bullish momentum that will move the market.

As of press time, the overall market cap is slightly up 0.97% to $2.32 trillion. However, the trading volume is down 2.68% to $80.12 billion. The fear and greed index is in the extreme fear zone at 12. Meanwhile, the crypto market has experienced a total of $173.13 million in liquidations today, according to Coinglass data. With the market showing signs of recovery over the weekend, here are the best cryptocurrencies to purchase now.

Best Cryptocurrencies to Purchase Now

1. Bitcoin (BTC)

The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading at $68,116 after trading below $70,000 for the better part of this week. BTC has gained 1.82% on the daily chart and lost 23% on the monthly chart. Meanwhile, the trading volume has decreased by 1.61% to $32.57 billion, while the market cap stands at $1.36 trillion.

Bitcoin is trading at a key turning point on the 30-minute chart. The price broke above $67,400 after moving inside a falling channel. Buyers reacted fast and pushed the price higher. Meanwhile, this level now acts as strong short-term support.

$67,400 cleared.

$68,900 up next for Bitcoin $BTC. https://t.co/GXEfzs0E0g pic.twitter.com/BiiUOvpxvW

— Ali Charts (@alicharts) February 20, 2026

Above the current price, $68,900 stands as the next major barrier. This area matches the top of the descending channel. The price faced rejection near this zone in recent sessions. If buyers push above 68,900, the price could move toward 69,800 and even 70,800. However, bulls need strong momentum to confirm that move. Meanwhile, a drop back below $67,400 would weaken the breakout. If that happens, the price may revisit $66,500 and $65,450.

2. Solana (SOL)

SOL is currently trading at around $84.30, with a 3.08% increase in the past day. However, its trading volume is down 5.13% to $3.07 billion, while the market cap stands at $47.91 billion. SOL is up 5.91% in the past week.

According to a recent analysis by Ali, SOL is trading at a key turning point on the three-day chart. The coin broke below a long-term rising trendline that supported the uptrend since 2023. This break signals a change in direction. Sellers now hold the advantage.

$74.11 and $50.18 are the next key levels for Solana $SOL. https://t.co/sJu2BZ0BO9 pic.twitter.com/0nWMwjhf5v

— Ali Charts (@alicharts) February 20, 2026

A strong rejection near $120.07 triggered the latest drop. That level now acts as a major resistance. At the same time, $74.11 stands as the nearest support. If buyers fail to defend $74.11, the price could fall toward $50.18. This zone marks an important historical support level. However, a move back above $120.07 would improve the bullish outlook.

3. XRP

XRP is trading at $1.42, representing a 0.16% increase on the daily chart. The market cap stands at $86.78 billion. Meanwhile, the trading volume has decreased by 5.76% to $2.22 billion.

XRP pushed higher past the $1.66 level earlier this week, but momentum faded quickly. Sellers reacted at that zone and forced a sharp pullback. That rejection marked $1.66 as a strong resistance.

$XRP / $USD – Update

A retest of $1.52 really would be perfect before coming back down again pic.twitter.com/DaUboMouke

— Crypto Tony (@CryptoTony__) February 20, 2026

The drop later slowed near $1.34, where buyers stepped in. This level now acts as a key short-term support. A break below $1.34 could open the door toward $1.28. Therefore, this zone remains critical. The $1.52 area stands as the mid-range resistance. A move above $1.52 could bring another attempt at $1.66. However, a rejection there may send the price of the cryptocurrency back toward $1.34.