The biggest gainer among the world's 10 largest cryptocurrencies is Bitcoin Cash

The biggest gainer among the world's 10 largest cryptocurrencies is Bitcoin Cash – up a staggering 41% over the past week

Percentage-wise, the biggest gainer among the world’s ten largest cryptocurrencies is bitcoin cash, a bitcoin spinoff that launched in 2017 and now boasts cheaper transaction fees than the world’s largest cryptocurrency; it's up a staggering 41% over the past week, giving it a $26 billion market cap and making it the ninth most valuable token.

The cryptocurrency market hit a record-high market capitalization right above $2.5 trillion just before midnight Monday, reflecting more than $200 billion in added value over the past week despite bitcoin, which commands 44% of the market, falling nearly 1% over the same period.