Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.52% to $2.83 Trillion
Bitcoin holds steady while altcoins face mixed performance amid a fear and greed index of 57.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.83T, down 2.52% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.82%, holding 59.3% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +28.4%.
- Biggest drop: Pyth Network (PYTH) -12.0%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 57 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.52% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.83 trillion as of October 13, 2026.
Bitcoin's price rose by 0.82% to $83,473, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.3%, while 
Ethereum experienced a slight decline of 0.49% to $2,519.05.
Pearl (PRL) emerged as the top gainer with a 28.38% increase, driven by high trading volume, although no specific catalyst has been identified. 
Bitway (BTW) also saw gains of 10.12%, reaching an all-time high after a 62.35% surge in the past week.
Pyth Network (PYTH) led the losers with a 12.01% drop, attributed to broader market sentiment. 
LayerZero (ZRO), 
Quant (QNT), and 
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) also declined by 11.54%, 10.32%, and 10.23% respectively, with the declines linked to profit-taking, technical factors, and market forces.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 57, indicating a state of 'Greed', while Bitcoin's dominance suggests relative stability in the market despite the overall downturn.
Recent news includes Coinbase's preparations for post-quantum security for Bitcoin, Binance's mining pool shutdown announcement, and Ripple's partnership with Privy to integrate embedded wallets into the XRP Ledger. These headlines may influence market sentiment in the coming days.
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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 $2.83T, down 2.52% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 28.38% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Pyth Network (PYTH) was among the biggest decliners, down 12.01% 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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