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Midday Update

Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.91% to $2.78 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat amid mixed performance across major assets and a neutral investor sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.78T, down 1.91% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.90%, holding 59.4% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Collector Crypt (CARDS) +30.5%.
  • Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -20.1%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 53 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.91% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.78 trillion. This decline marks a slight downturn after a period of relative stability.

Bitcoin's price rose by 0.90% to $82,345, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.4% of the total market. Ethereum also saw a modest increase of 0.38%, reaching $2,439.72, as both leading cryptocurrencies showed resilience.

Collector Crypt (CARDS) emerged as the top gainer with a 30.49% increase, although no specific catalyst was identified. Starknet (STRK) rose by 25.02% due to its governance vote on transitioning to a quantum-resistant Layer 1 network, while Akedo (AKE) gained 23.52% amid broader market sentiment.

Bitway (BTW) experienced the largest decline, falling 20.10% despite its strong 7-day performance. Pearl (PRL) also dropped by 9.91%, with the move appearing to be influenced by the prevailing market sentiment rather than any particular news event.

Investor sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 53. Bitcoin's dominance at nearly 59.4% indicates continued strength for the leading cryptocurrency amid the broader market's mixed performance.

In recent news, Trump's Crypto Council lost its head with no successor announced, while the Bank of Thailand unveiled a blueprint to combat crypto-related risks in Bangkok. Additionally, Bitcoin whale activity and ETF outflows have raised concerns about BTC's recovery.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 15, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.78T, down 1.91% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Collector Crypt (CARDS) was among the biggest gainers, up 30.49% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 20.10% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 53, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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