Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.5% to $2.76 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a downturn amid mixed performance from major assets and fluctuating sentiment.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.76T, down 3.50% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.79%, holding 59.3% of the market.
- Top gainer: Celestia (TIA) +16.7%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -14.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3.50% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.76 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.79% to $81,528, while 
Ethereum saw a similar decline of 0.83%, settling at $2,419.81. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.3%.
Celestia (TIA) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 16.68% due to strong buying interest and positive market sentiment, although no specific catalyst was identified.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 14.94% decline, attributed to profit-taking following recent gains and broader market conditions. 
Stacks (STX), 
Pearl (PRL), and 
Basic Attention Token (BAT) also fell by 9.43%, 8.97%, and 8.52%, respectively, amid similar market pressures.
The overall market sentiment remained in 'Greed' territory with a score of 55 on the Fear & Greed Index, indicating a cautious but optimistic outlook despite the market cap downturn.
In other news, Celestia hit an 11-month high according to AMBCrypto, while TronWeekly reported that BNB Chain is leading in tokenized stocks with $1.5 billion in value. These headlines suggest continued interest in specific sectors and projects within the crypto space.
Movers in this report
Celestia TIA—▲ 16.68%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 17, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.76T, down 3.50% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Celestia (TIA) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.68% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 14.94% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 55, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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