Crypto Market Cap Dips Slightly to $2.81 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market shows modest gains for Bitcoin and Ethereum amid a slight overall decline.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.81T, down 0.34% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 2.28%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Bitway (BTW) +19.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.34% over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to $2.81 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both posted gains, with Bitcoin rising by 2.28% to $83,336 and Ethereum increasing by 2.80% to $2,451.61, suggesting a positive trend for the two largest cryptocurrencies.
The biggest gainers were 
Bitway (BTW), 
Akedo (AKE), 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH), and 
Pearl (PEARL), each seeing gains between 14.58% and 19.87%, attributed to broader market conditions rather than specific news events.
No cryptocurrencies met the threshold to be classified as significant losers, indicating a relatively stable market environment without major downward movements.
The market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 63 on the Fear & Greed Index, suggesting a positive investor outlook, while Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 59.6%.
Recent headlines include the Washington-ordered removal of DeepSeek from federal civilian agencies, Meta's earnings drop sparking interest in tokenised stocks, and Solana's Alpenglow upgrade aiming to improve network efficiency.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 21, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.81T, down 0.34% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest gainers, up 19.87% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 63, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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