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Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.67% to $2.79 Trillion

The crypto market remains relatively flat with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting modest gains.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.79T, down 2.67% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.21%, holding 59.7% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Starknet (STRK) +54.4%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 61 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.67% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.79 trillion. This decline comes amid a generally flat trading day for major assets.

Bitcoin's price rose by 0.21% to $82,962, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.7% of the total market. Ethereum also saw a modest increase of 0.24%, reaching $2,500.40.

Starknet (STRK) was the top gainer, rising by 54.36% following its announcement about transitioning to a Layer 1 blockchain. Conflux (CFX) and Celestia (TIA) also posted significant gains of 35.31% and 22.45%, respectively, though no specific catalysts were identified for these increases.

Derive (DRV) was the biggest loser, dropping by 7.10% despite the relatively stable market conditions. This decline stands out against the backdrop of mostly flat trading across the broader market.

Market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 61 on the Fear & Greed Index, indicating a cautious optimism among investors. Bitcoin's continued dominance suggests it remains a key driver of market sentiment.

In other news, the CFTC issued an interim rule excluding sportsbook and casino bets from the swap definition. Additionally, COLDCARD warned Bitcoin users about a phishing scam on X, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the crypto space.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 11, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.79T, down 2.67% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest gainers, up 54.36% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 61, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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