Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.29% to $2.74 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid mixed performance from major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.74T, down 3.29% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 1.61%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Collector Crypt (CARDS) +13.2%.
- Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -23.2%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3.29% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.74 trillion as of the latest data snapshot.
Bitcoin's price dropped by 1.61% to $81,444, while 
Ethereum fell by 2.21% to $2,382.72, with Bitcoin's dominance remaining strong at approximately 59.6%.
Collector Crypt (CARDS) and Pearl (PEARL) were notable gainers, rising by 13.17% and 6.75% respectively, as they moved against the broader market trend. 
Basic Attention (BAT) also outperformed with a 10.82% increase.
Bitway (BTW) led the losers with a 23.16% decline, followed by 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) at -13.49% and 
Quack AI (Q) at -12.51%, with most losses attributed to the broader market downturn.
Market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 55 on the Fear & Greed Index, indicating a cautious but not overly pessimistic outlook despite the downturn.
In other news, Strive's acquisition of 4,045 BTC has helped stabilize its per-share Bitcoin holdings, while Mt. Gox has extended its Bitcoin repayment deadline to 2027. Bitget's acquisition of GMO-Z.com Cryptonomics in Thailand signals continued expansion in the region following a recent $388 million hack.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 20, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.74T, down 3.29% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Collector Crypt (CARDS) was among the biggest gainers, up 13.17% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 23.16% 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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