The combined value of all publicly traded cryptocurrencies climbed above $4 trillion for the first time, touching roughly $4.13 trillion late on 11 August, according to data cited by CoinMarketCap and other price-tracking services. The milestone surpasses the previous record set in late July and reflects broad advances across the digital-asset universe. Bitcoin remained the primary driver of the rally, accounting for about 59 % of the sector’s capitalization and lifting its own market value to around $2.4 trillion. The largest token briefly traded near $122,000 during the session. Ether has gained roughly 17 % over the past week, while XRP and several large-capitalization altcoins also contributed to the jump. Momentum accelerated into 13 August, with more than $116 billion added to crypto values in the prior 24 hours. Market participants pointed to renewed institutional demand and improving risk appetite, although digital-asset prices continue to exhibit the sharp swings that have characterized the sector.