Crypto Market Cap Drops 5.27% to $2.83 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid a Fear & Greed index of 71.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.83T, down 5.27% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 2.83%, holding 59.3% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +16.6%.
- Biggest drop: Uniswap (UNI) -10.0%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 71 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell by 5.27% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.83 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin's price decreased by 2.83% to $83,723, while 
Ethereum saw a more pronounced decline of 4.97% to $2,579.37. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.3%.
Pearl (PRL) was the only notable gainer, rising by 16.62% against the broader market trend. This move was not attributed to any specific catalyst but stood out as an anomaly.
Uniswap (UNI), 
Filecoin (FIL), 
Mantle (MNT), and 
Pyth Network (PYTH) were among the biggest losers, each declining by around 9.9%. These price drops were primarily attributed to the broader market downturn.
The overall market sentiment remained in 'Greed' territory with a score of 71 on the Fear & Greed index, indicating a cautious but not yet fearful market environment.
In other news, the Winklevoss twins proposed a Zcash ETF with a 0.25% fee, Cardano introduced controls for token issuers, and Ripple secured a new partnership in South Korea with Meritz Securities exploring digital asset custody. These developments suggest ongoing institutional interest and innovation in the crypto space.
Movers in this report
Pearl PRL▲ 16.62%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 7, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.83T, down 5.27% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.62% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Uniswap (UNI) was among the biggest decliners, down 9.97% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 71, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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