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Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.96% to $2.75 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.75T, down 1.96% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.79%, holding 60.2% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) +18.9%.
  • Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -11.8%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 59 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 1.96% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.75 trillion. This decline marks a minor retracement following recent market fluctuations.

Bitcoin's price rose by 0.79% to $82,731, maintaining its dominance at approximately 60.2% of the market. Ethereum also saw a modest gain of 0.53%, reaching $2,434.95, reflecting a relatively stable performance compared to the broader market.

Among the biggest gainers, Provenance Blockchain (HASH) led with an 18.85% increase, although no specific catalyst was identified for this move. Quack AI (Q) surged by 11.63%, continuing its strong weekly performance, while Arbitrum (ARB) and Raydium (RAY) saw gains of 7.41% and 6.59%, respectively, likely driven by broader market sentiment.

On the downside, Bitway (BTW) was the largest loser, declining by 11.79% despite a robust weekly performance. Celestia (TIA) and Starknet (STRK) also experienced significant drops of 6.25% and 6.08%, respectively, with profit-taking and lack of clear catalysts cited as potential reasons. Aerodrome Finance (AERO) declined by 6.01%, influenced by broader market sentiment.

Investor sentiment remains in the 'Greed' zone, with the Fear & Greed Index at 59. This indicates a cautiously optimistic market environment. Bitcoin's continued dominance at 60.2% underscores its influence over the overall market direction.

In recent news, Solana's tokenized assets have grown from $700 million to $4.3 billion in a year, highlighting the platform's expanding role in the decentralized finance space. Additionally, JPMorgan's JPM Coin is set to launch on Ethereum, and BNB Chain claims a 42.6% share of the tokenized stock market, outperforming Ethereum and Solana.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 19, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.75T, down 1.96% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest gainers, up 18.85% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 11.79% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 59, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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