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Crypto Market Cap Drops 7.26% to $2.61 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid a fearful market sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.61T, down 7.26% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 4.86%, holding 59.3% of the market.
  • Biggest drop: Pyth Network (PYTH) -18.3%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 30 (Fear).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell by 7.26% over the past 24 hours, dropping to $2.61 trillion as of the latest data.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both recorded significant losses, with Bitcoin down 4.86% to $77,008 and Ethereum declining 5.61% to $2,216.47.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) emerged as the only notable gainer, rising by 13.84% due to positive developments regarding its integration into regulated U.S. markets.

The biggest losers included Pyth Network (PYTH), Derive (DRV), Grass (GRASS), and Provenance Blockchain (HASH), all declining between 16.72% and 18.31% as they moved in line with the broader market downturn.

The overall market sentiment remains in 'Fear' territory, with the Fear & Greed Index at 30, while Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 59.3%.

Recent headlines highlight concerns over security, with Crypto.com responding to the Binance breach and Arbitrum's Security Council acting to secure $74.5 million in stolen funds. Additionally, Robinhood reported a 55% drop in crypto revenue, while Solana's integration into Polygon's Open Money Stack was noted amid SOL's potential breakout.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 30, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.61T, down 7.26% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Pyth Network (PYTH) was among the biggest decliners, down 18.31% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 30, indicating "Fear" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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Not financial advice. This report is for information and education only. Market data is sourced from public APIs (CoinGecko, Binance, DefiLlama) and shown with its capture time; cryptocurrency is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research. Read our methodology.