Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.14% to $2.81 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad decline amid mixed performance from major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.81T, down 3.14% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 1.12%, holding 59.0% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pyth Network (PYTH) +13.6%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -24.4%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 69 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3.14% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.81 trillion as of the latest data snapshot.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, saw a 1.12% decline to $82,781, while 
Ethereum remained relatively stable with a 0.05% increase to $2,531.69.
Pyth Network (PYTH) emerged as the top gainer with a 13.57% rise, attributed to positive sentiment and its recent 100% Rule announcement, while 
Beldex (BDX) gained 12.02% due to broader market sentiment.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 24.37% drop after a week-long rally, as 
Conflux (CFX) and 
Unibase (UB) both fell by over 11%, moving in line with the broader market downturn.
The overall market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 69 on the Fear & Greed Index, indicating a cautious but not overly pessimistic outlook among investors.
In other news, the CFTC announced plans to establish an office for retail crypto advocacy, while JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are preparing for a high-stakes week amid Wall Street's focus on the S&P 500.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 12, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.81T, down 3.14% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pyth Network (PYTH) was among the biggest gainers, up 13.57% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 24.37% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 69, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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