Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.41% to $2.83 Trillion
Bitcoin and Ethereum post modest gains amid mixed market performance.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.83T, down 1.41% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 1.44%, holding 59.7% of the market.
- Top gainer: Lighter (LIT) +13.4%.
- Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -26.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 68 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.41% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.83 trillion. This decline comes despite a generally upward trend across major cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's price rose by 1.44% to $84,078, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.7% of the total market. 
Ethereum also saw a modest increase of 0.84%, reaching $2,469.26.
Lighter (LIT) emerged as the top gainer with a 13.41% increase, attributed to a new partnership with Robinhood Wallet. 
Pearl (PEARL) followed with an 11.22% gain, driven by market momentum and Coinbase-related speculation.
Akedo (AKE) led the losers with a 26.91% decline, despite the broader market's upward movement. 
Bitway (BTW) also experienced a significant drop of 20.74%, while 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) fell by 12.91%.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 68, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed' among investors. This suggests a relatively positive outlook, though not overwhelmingly bullish.
In other news, Kalshi has expanded its crypto utility by allowing Bitcoin as collateral for futures trades, and Shiba Inu added 150,000 holders, though analysts warn of potential downside risks for SHIB.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 22, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.83T, down 1.41% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Lighter (LIT) was among the biggest gainers, up 13.41% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 26.91% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 68, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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