Crypto Market Cap Falls 2.69% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets and a fear and greed index at 55.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.75T, down 2.69% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.94%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Collector Crypt (CARDS) +14.8%.
- Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -16.0%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.69% over the past 24 hours, dropping to $2.75 trillion from its previous level.
Bitcoin's price fell by 0.94% to $81,514, while 
Ethereum declined by 1.43% to $2,386.14, with Bitcoin's dominance remaining strong at approximately 59.6%.
Collector Crypt (CARDS) emerged as the top gainer with a 14.76% increase, though no specific catalyst was identified for its movement, while 
Basic Attention (BAT) rose by 10.57%, possibly due to positive market performance.
Bitway (BTW) led the losers with a 15.98% decline, experiencing a significant drop without a clear reason, while 
Rain (RAIN) and 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) also fell by 9.22% and 8.76%, respectively, in line with broader market sentiment.
The Fear & Greed index remained in 'Greed' territory at 55, indicating a cautiously optimistic market sentiment despite the overall downturn.
Recent headlines include a $61 million exploit at Drift Protocol, MicroStrategy's 'Golden Cross' milestone, and the upcoming MERGE Madrid event with 20 gatherings over four days.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 20, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.75T, down 2.69% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Collector Crypt (CARDS) was among the biggest gainers, up 14.76% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 15.98% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 55, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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