Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.88% to $2.82 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat amid mixed price movements and a sentiment of 'Greed'.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.82T, down 1.88% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.61%, holding 59.5% of the market.
- Top gainer: LayerZero (ZRO) +16.1%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 69 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.88% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.82 trillion. Despite the overall decline, the market showed resilience with several major assets posting gains.
Bitcoin's price rose by 0.61% to $83,467, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.5% of the total market cap. 
Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin, gaining 2.26% to reach $2,556.95, indicating stronger investor interest in the leading altcoin.
LayerZero (ZRO) emerged as the top gainer with a 16.08% increase, attributed to being named 'Coin of The Day' and positive market sentiment. 
Internet Computer (ICP) followed with a 13.34% rise, driven by a technical breakout and broader market conditions. 
Filecoin (FIL) also saw significant gains of 13.15%, fueled by a surge in trading volume.
Kaia (KAIA) and Akedo (AKE) were the biggest losers, with declines of 10.51% and 8.85% respectively. KAIA's drop appears to be a correction after recent gains, while Akedo's decline lacks a clear catalyst in the available data.
The overall market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 69 on the Fear & Greed Index, suggesting continued optimism despite the slight dip in market cap. Bitcoin's sustained dominance indicates that it continues to be a key driver of market trends.
Recent headlines highlight Robinhood Chain's tokenized stocks driving DEX volume, China's increased gold reserves, and Dubai's VARA granting full market approval to Payward. These developments reflect ongoing institutional adoption and regulatory progress in the crypto space.
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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 1.88% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
LayerZero (ZRO) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.08% 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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