Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.13% to $2.79 Trillion
Bitcoin and Ethereum post gains as the overall market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.79T, down 1.13% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 1.64%, holding 59.5% of the market.
- Top gainer: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) +15.5%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.13% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.79 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both registered gains, with Bitcoin up 1.64% to $82,936 and Ethereum rising 2.61% to $2,454.28, indicating a positive trend for the two largest cryptocurrencies.
The biggest gainers in the last 24 hours included 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH), 
Collector Crypt (CARDS), 
Zcash (ZEC), and 
Unibase (UB), each posting gains between 10.41% and 15.51% as they moved in line with the broader market's upward trend.
No cryptocurrencies exceeded the threshold to be classified as significant losers during this period, suggesting a relatively stable market environment.
The market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 63 on the Fear & Greed Index, while Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 59.5%, reflecting its continued influence on the market.
In recent news, Webull announced a partnership with Kalshi to launch crypto perpetual futures in the US, Pendle Finance emphasized ETH trading strategies, and LayerZero revealed its Zero Mainnet launch set for November 30. Additionally, Kazakhstan courts issued injunctions against Coinbase, highlighting ongoing regulatory challenges.
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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 $2.79T, down 1.13% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest gainers, up 15.51% 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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