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Crypto Market Cap Drops 5.26% to $2.75 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amidst a sentiment shift towards fear and greed.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.75T, down 5.26% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 2.84%, holding 59.4% of the market.
  • Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -28.9%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 57 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has fallen by 5.26% in the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.75 trillion. This decline marks a significant downturn in the market's recent performance.

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has decreased by 2.84% to $81,496, while Ethereum has seen a more pronounced drop of 4.64% to $2,426.03. Bitcoin's dominance remains strong at approximately 59.4%.

Starknet (STRK) is the most notable loser, down 28.90%, following a period of significant recent gains. The decline suggests a potential correction after the token's rally.

Conflux (CFX) and Ethena (ENA) also experienced substantial losses, falling by 17.56% and 15.58% respectively. These declines appear to be in line with the broader market downturn.

The overall market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, stands at 57, indicating a shift towards 'Greed' despite the downturn. Bitcoin's dominance at 59.4% underscores its influence on the market's direction.

Recent headlines highlight various market movements, including Filecoin's 14% surge and Cardano's 10% selloff. These movements suggest a mixed picture, with some tokens bucking the broader trend while others succumb to market pressures.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 13, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.75T, down 5.26% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 28.90% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 57, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

In the headlines

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