Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.25% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experienced a slight downturn with Bitcoin maintaining its dominance above 59%.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.75T, down 3.25% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.21%, holding 59.5% of the market.
- Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +118.5%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -12.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 53 (Neutral).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3.25% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.75 trillion. This decline marks a period of relative stability following recent fluctuations.
Bitcoin's price saw a minor decrease of 0.21%, bringing it to $81,336, while 
Ethereum fell by 0.93% to $2,396.92. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.5%, indicating its continued influence on market movements.
Quack AI (Q) emerged as the top gainer with a 118.50% increase, though no specific catalyst is identified in the available data. 
Bitway (BTW) and Pearl (PRL) also posted gains of 26.26% and 6.12% respectively, likely influenced by broader market sentiment.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 12.86% decline, attributed to recent liquidations and uncertainty about its future direction. 
LayerZero (ZRO), 
Pyth Network (PYTH), and 
Filecoin (FIL) also experienced drops of 8.84%, 8.27%, and 7.78% respectively, driven by broader market conditions.
The overall market sentiment remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 53. Despite the day's downturn, this neutral sentiment suggests a lack of strong bearish or bullish conviction among investors.
In other news, Goldman Sachs' CEO highlighted tokenization as the next significant development for Wall Street, indicating potential future growth in the sector. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's declining volatility and Strive's increased holdings to 35,595 BTC were also notable headlines.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 18, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.75T, down 3.25% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 118.50% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 12.86% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 53, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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