Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.49% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market cap fell by 3.49% to $2.75 trillion, with Bitcoin and Ethereum also experiencing slight declines.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.75T, down 3.49% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.40%, holding 59.3% of the market.
- Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +30.0%.
- Biggest drop: LayerZero (ZRO) -11.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 3.49% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.75 trillion. This downturn reflects a broader market trend of slight declines across major cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.40% to $81,480, while 
Ethereum saw a similar decline of 0.50%, settling at $2,432.13. Bitcoin's dominance in the market remained strong at approximately 59.3%, indicating its continued influence on overall market movements.
Quack AI (Q) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 29.98%. This surge follows a significant price increase in the past week, although no specific catalyst has been identified. 
Lighter (LIT) also saw gains of 6.58%, likely due to its recent technical developments.
LayerZero (ZRO) led the list of biggest losers, declining by 11.88%. This drop is attributed to prevailing market conditions rather than any particular news event. 
Pearl (PRL) and 
Pyth Network (PYTH) also fell by 9.19% and 9.13%, respectively, moving in tandem with the broader market sentiment.
The market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, stands at 55, indicating a state of 'Greed'. Despite the overall market cap decline, this sentiment suggests a cautious optimism among investors. Bitcoin's dominance at 59.3% underscores its role as a key driver of market trends.
In other news, Circle's CEO has announced plans to expand into 40 developing markets with its stablecoin. Meanwhile, Pendle has highlighted the potential for a $3 trillion tokenized real-world asset market by 2030. These developments indicate ongoing innovation and growth potential in the crypto space.
Movers in this report
Quack AI Q—▲ 29.98%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 17, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.75T, down 3.49% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 29.98% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
LayerZero (ZRO) was among the biggest decliners, down 11.88% 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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