River (RIVER) has experienced a dramatic price surge of 20.9% over the past 24 hours, climbing from a low of $7.79 to reach $9.46 as of 5:52 PM UTC on February 24, 2026.
The rally pushed River’s market capitalization to $184.3 million, representing a 20.2% increase and elevating the token to rank #181 among cryptocurrencies. Trading volume spiked to $20.4 million in the 24-hour period, indicating significant market interest during the price movement.
Price Action and Trading Data
River reached an intraday high of $9.54 before settling at $9.46, marking a gain of $1.63 from the previous day. The token demonstrated strong momentum with a 2.8% increase in just the past hour, suggesting continued buying pressure.
With 19.6 million tokens in circulation out of a maximum supply of 100 million, River’s fully diluted valuation now stands at $940.2 million. The current price represents a recovery from recent losses, though the token remains down 17.2% over the past week and 85.9% over the past 30 days.
Market Context
The sudden price surge comes as River attempts to recover from significant losses since reaching its all-time high of $87.73 on January 26, 2026. The token is currently trading 89.4% below that peak, though it has gained 487.5% from its all-time low of $1.58 recorded on September 23, 2025.
The 24-hour price movement added nearly $31 million to River’s market capitalization, with the market cap change percentage closely tracking the price increase at 20.2%. This correlation suggests organic buying rather than significant token burns or supply changes.
Trading Implications
The $20.4 million in 24-hour volume represents approximately 11% of River’s total market cap, indicating above-average trading activity. The volume-to-market-cap ratio suggests heightened trader interest and improved liquidity during the rally.
Market participants should note the token’s recent volatility, with a 30-day decline of 85.9% preceding today’s rally. The weekly chart shows River down 17.2%, placing today’s surge in the context of a longer-term downtrend.
As of this publication, River continues to trade near its 24-hour high, with the immediate resistance level at $9.54. The recent low of $7.79 now serves as a key support level for traders monitoring the token’s price action.
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