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Crypto Market Cap Dips Slightly to $2.82 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market shows modest gains for Bitcoin and Ethereum amid a broader uptrend.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.82T, down 0.40% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 2.26%, holding 59.2% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Optimism (OP) +25.6%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 62 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.40% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.82 trillion as of the latest data.

Bitcoin's price rose by 2.26% to $83,323, while Ethereum saw a stronger gain of 3.18%, reaching $2,503.92, indicating positive momentum for both leading cryptocurrencies.

Optimism (OP) emerged as the top gainer with a 25.57% increase, driven by the broader market uptrend, while Bitway (BTW) surged 21.71% after hitting an all-time high and benefiting from market gains.

Provenance Blockchain's HASH token rose by 21.11%, likely due to its integration with BitFuFu's Bitcoin mining operations, and Pearl (PRL) also gained 16.99% amid the market's upward movement.

Despite the gains, the Fear & Greed Index remained in 'Greed' territory at 62, suggesting a cautiously optimistic market sentiment, while Bitcoin's dominance stood at approximately 59.2%.

In other news, Franklin Templeton discussed tokenization and real-world assets in a new podcast, while the Philippines' largest crypto exchange, Coins.ph, reportedly faces regulatory action from the central bank.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 14, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.82T, down 0.40% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Optimism (OP) was among the biggest gainers, up 25.57% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 62, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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← Earlier reportCrypto Market Cap Falls 1.72% to $2.81 Trillion

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