Crypto Market Cap Dips 1.98% to $2.78 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat with minor losses across major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.78T, down 1.98% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.68%, holding 59.3% of the market.
- Top gainer: Basic Attention (BAT) +23.5%.
- Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -22.6%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 1.98% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.78 trillion. This modest decline indicates a period of consolidation following recent market movements.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both posted slight gains, with Bitcoin rising 0.68% to $82,270 and Ethereum increasing by 0.75% to $2,439.42. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.3%, reflecting its continued influence on market trends.
The biggest gainer was 
Basic Attention Token (BAT), which rose by 23.53% amid broader market sentiment and speculative trading activity. 
Akedo (AKE) also saw significant gains of 19.94%, moving in tandem with the overall market sentiment.
Bitway (BTW) was the largest loser, dropping 22.63% despite recent gains and high trading volume. Beldex (BDX) also experienced a decline of 11.10%, though no specific catalyst for this drop was identified from the available data.
Market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 63, suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook among investors. This sentiment is consistent with the relatively stable performance of major cryptocurrencies.
In other news, Binance announced the launch of covered call and cash-secured products, while MSCI's new index exclusion rules could impact certain crypto strategies. Additionally, stablecoin transactions have been on the rise, according to BitGo, despite a flat supply.
Movers in this report
Basic Attention BAT—▲ 23.53%Akedo AKE—▲ 19.94%
LayerZero ZRO—▲ 14.96%
Starknet STRK—▲ 12.37%
Injective INJ—▲ 12.11%Bitway BTW—▼ 22.63%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 16, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.78T, down 1.98% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Basic Attention (BAT) was among the biggest gainers, up 23.53% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 22.63% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 63, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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