Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.43% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets and varying sector movements.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.75T, down 2.43% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.88%, holding 59.5% of the market.
- Top gainer: Collector Crypt (CARDS) +25.3%.
- Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -12.2%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 2.43% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.75 trillion as of the latest data. This decline marks a minor correction following recent market fluctuations.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, saw a modest decrease of 0.88% to trade at $81,601, while its dominance remained strong at approximately 59.5%. 
Ethereum also experienced a slight decline of 0.77%, with its price dropping to $2,396.8.
Collector Crypt (CARDS) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 25.32% as it moved in line with broader market sentiment. 
Quack AI (Q) surged by 16.95%, although no specific catalyst was identified for this increase. 
Basic Attention Token (BAT) and 
Worldcoin (WLD) also posted gains of 10.66% and 10.40%, respectively, with the latter's rise attributed to the rollout of its World ID suite.
On the losing side, 
Bitway (BTW) experienced the largest decline of 12.18%, likely due to broader market conditions. 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and 
Rain (RAIN) also saw significant drops of 11.08% and 5.85%, respectively, with both appearing to follow the broader market trend.
The overall market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 55, indicating a cautious optimism among investors despite the recent downturn. Bitcoin's dominance continues to underscore its influence on the market's direction.
In other news, the US SEC is facing increased pressure from the Hyperliquid Policy Center regarding crypto regulation. Additionally, JPMorgan has begun testing its JPM Coin on the Ethereum network, signaling growing institutional interest in blockchain-based settlement systems.
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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 $2.75T, down 2.43% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Collector Crypt (CARDS) was among the biggest gainers, up 25.32% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 12.18% 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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