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Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.78% to $2.82 Trillion

The crypto market saw a slight decline, with Bitcoin and Ethereum posting modest gains amid mixed performance across major assets.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.82T, down 2.78% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.87%, holding 59.6% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Starknet (STRK) +23.8%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 61 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.78% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.82 trillion as of October 11, 2026.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both posted modest gains, with Bitcoin up 0.87% to $83,707 and Ethereum rising 0.79% to $2,529.07. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.6%.

Starknet (STRK) emerged as the top gainer with a 23.79% increase, driven by heightened demand for quantum security and its transition to a Layer 1 blockchain. Conflux (CFX) followed with a 15.47% rise, buoyed by positive sentiment around China's blockchain developments.

Derive (DRV) led the losers with a 9.12% decline despite a positive 7-day performance, while Kaia (KAIA) fell 7.98% without a clear catalyst for its recent price movement.

Market sentiment remained in 'Greed' territory with a Fear & Greed index of 61, indicating a cautiously optimistic outlook among investors.

Recent headlines include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs trending downwards for October, and Conflux's price surge attracting attention for its potential to sustain its upward momentum amid China's blockchain developments.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 11, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.82T, down 2.78% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest gainers, up 23.79% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 61, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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