Crypto Market Cap Dips Slightly to $2.81 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market shows modest gains with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the way.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.81T, down 0.37% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 2.27%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Akedo (AKE) +20.4%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.37% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.81 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both posted gains, with Bitcoin rising 2.27% to $83,359 and Ethereum climbing 2.99% to $2,457.04, indicating a positive trend for the two largest cryptocurrencies.
The biggest gainer was 
Akedo (AKE) with a 20.41% increase, attributed to broader market conditions rather than specific news. 
Pearl (PEARL) surged 18.72% amid speculation and trading activity on Coinbase, while 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and 
Unibase (UB) also saw notable gains of 15.17% and 12.94%, respectively.
No cryptocurrencies met the threshold to be classified as significant losers during this period, suggesting a relatively stable market environment.
Market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 63 on the Fear & Greed Index, indicating a positive investor outlook. Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 59.6%, reflecting its continued influence over the market.
Recent headlines include the OCC's debut of the final rule implementing the GENIUS Act, BitGo's launch of an innovation unit, and Ethereum price predictions for November. These developments suggest ongoing regulatory and technological advancements in the crypto space.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 21, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.81T, down 0.37% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest gainers, up 20.41% 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).
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Not financial advice. This report is for information and education only. Market data is sourced from public APIs (CoinGecko, Binance, DefiLlama) and shown with its capture time; cryptocurrency is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research. Read our methodology.