Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.61% to $2.82 Trillion
Bitcoin and Ethereum post modest gains amid a mixed market landscape.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.82T, down 2.61% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 1.26%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Grass (GRASS) +27.3%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 69 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 2.61% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.82 trillion as of October 12.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both recorded gains, with Bitcoin rising 1.26% to $83,935 and Ethereum increasing by 1.70% to $2,545.69.
The biggest gainer was 
Grass (GRASS) with a 27.25% increase, attributed to the broader market's upward trend. 
Starknet (STRK) surged 17.12% following its plans to transition to a quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain.
No cryptocurrencies met the threshold to be classified as significant losers during this period.
The market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 69 on the Fear & Greed Index, while Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 59.6%.
Recent headlines indicate growing institutional interest in crypto, with JP Morgan's involvement and XRP gaining exposure on Nasdaq through Evernorth's 473 million XRP public position. Additionally, there is speculation about Bitcoin's potential recovery to $85,000 ahead of upcoming U.S. inflation reports.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 12, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.82T, down 2.61% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Grass (GRASS) was among the biggest gainers, up 27.25% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 69, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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