Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.61% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing mixed performance.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.75T, down 2.61% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.03%, holding 59.4% of the market.
- Top gainer: Akedo (AKE) +18.9%.
- Biggest drop: Lighter (LIT) -8.2%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.61% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.75 trillion. This downturn reflects a broader market trend of consolidation following recent fluctuations.
Bitcoin's price remained relatively stable, moving down by just 0.03% to $81,534, while its dominance in the market stood at approximately 59.4%. 
Ethereum, on the other hand, saw a modest gain of 0.29%, reaching $2,402.51.
The biggest gainer was 
Akedo (AKE), which surged by 18.93% due to a significant token unlock event. 
Collector Crypt (CARDS) also performed well, rising 13.85% independently of the flat broader market. 
Pepe (PEPE) and 
Bonk (BONK) followed with gains of 9.59% and 8.81%, respectively, with PEPE's rise attributed to increased trading activity and social media attention.
Lighter (LIT) was the biggest loser, dropping 8.18% despite recent whale purchases. 
Quack AI (Q) and Aerodrome Finance (AERO) also saw declines of 7.76% and 6.73%, respectively, likely influenced by broader market sentiment. Stacks (STX) fell by 5.49%, moving in line with the overall market trend.
Investor sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 50. This indicates a balanced market environment, neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic. Bitcoin's dominance at 59.4% underscores its continued influence on the broader crypto market.
In recent news, China announced plans to complete its national blockchain network by 2030, highlighting the country's ongoing commitment to blockchain technology. Additionally, Cardano initiated the Dijkstra Testnet phase in preparation for its Protocol Version 12 upgrade, and TRON's upgrade v4.8.2.4 aimed to secure its $30 trillion stablecoin network.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 23, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.75T, down 2.61% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest gainers, up 18.93% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Lighter (LIT) was among the biggest decliners, down 8.18% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 50, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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