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Crypto Market Cap Dips 0.81% to $2.78 Trillion

The overall crypto market shows modest decline despite strong gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.78T, down 0.81% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 1.74%, holding 59.2% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Celestia (TIA) +30.9%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.81% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.78 trillion as of the latest data.

Bitcoin's price rose by 1.74% to $82,194, while Ethereum outperformed with a 4.51% gain to reach $2,464.89, contributing to Bitcoin's dominance remaining strong at approximately 59.2%.

Celestia (TIA) emerged as the top gainer with a 30.87% increase, driven by strong altcoin performance and technical trading factors, followed by Injective (INJ) which surged 29.40% on a breakout rally and increased trading activity.

LayerZero (ZRO) and Ether.fi (ETHFI) also posted notable gains of 20.73% and 16.81% respectively, with both benefiting from the broader market uptrend and technical factors.

Despite the presence of gainers, no cryptocurrencies met the threshold to be classified as significant losers during this period.

Market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 63 on the Fear & Greed Index, indicating a cautiously optimistic investor outlook.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 16, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.78T, down 0.81% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Celestia (TIA) was among the biggest gainers, up 30.87% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 63, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

In the headlines

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