Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.75% to $2.78 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat amid mixed price movements and moderate investor sentiment.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.78T, down 1.75% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.86%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Basic Attention (BAT) +17.9%.
- Biggest drop: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) -23.2%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.75% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.78 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin saw a modest gain of 0.86% to reach $82,523, while 
Ethereum outperformed with a 1.97% increase to trade at $2,438.38, indicating a slightly stronger performance for the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Basic Attention Token (BAT) emerged as the top gainer with a 17.89% increase, driven by a notable rise in trading volume. 
Collector Crypt (CARDS) also posted strong gains of 17.49%, moving independently of the broader market trend.
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was the biggest loser, declining by 23.20% despite the relatively stable market conditions, though no specific catalyst for the drop has been identified.
Investor sentiment remains in the 'Greed' zone with a Fear & Greed Index reading of 55, suggesting cautious optimism. Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 59.6%, reflecting its continued influence over the market.
In recent news, Mastercard has opened early access to AI agent payments following pilots with Coinbase, Base, and Cloudflare, while Bitget has agreed to buy a licensed Thai exchange weeks after a $388 million hack. These developments highlight ongoing activity in the crypto space amid regulatory and security challenges.
Movers in this report
Basic Attention BAT—▲ 17.89%Collector Crypt CARDS—▲ 17.49%
Pearl PEARL—▲ 15.88%
MemeCore M—▲ 12.52%
Worldcoin WLD—▲ 11.35%Provenance Blockchain HASH—▼ 23.20%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 20, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.78T, down 1.75% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Basic Attention (BAT) was among the biggest gainers, up 17.89% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest decliners, down 23.20% 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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