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Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.67% to $2.81 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market saw a slight downturn with Bitcoin maintaining its dominance above 59%.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.81T, down 3.67% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.09%, holding 59.3% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +16.9%.
  • Biggest drop: MemeCore (M) -14.6%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 57 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3.67% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.81 trillion as of October 13, 2026.

Bitcoin's price remained relatively stable, moving down by just 0.09% to $83,206, while Ethereum experienced a more noticeable decline of 1.80% to $2,496.85.

Pearl (PRL) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 16.85%, as it moved independently of the broader market's flat trend.

MemeCore (M) led the losers with a 14.56% decline, followed by LayerZero (ZRO) at -13.79%, Starknet (STRK) at -13.66%, and Pump.fun (PUMP) at -11.58%, with declines attributed to corrections and broader market sentiment rather than specific negative news.

The market sentiment remained in 'Greed' territory with a score of 57 on the Fear & Greed Index, while Bitcoin's dominance stayed strong at approximately 59.3%.

Recent headlines indicate potential market influences, such as Cardano whales selling 110 million ADA and concerns over Ethena's USDe backing allocation. Additionally, Bitcoin's recent bounce to $83.3K was met with skepticism due to factors casting doubt on its bull run.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 13, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.81T, down 3.67% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.85% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

MemeCore (M) was among the biggest decliners, down 14.56% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 57, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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