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Crypto Market Cap Drops 4.07% to $2.68 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad decline with Bitcoin maintaining its dominance above 60%.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.68T, down 4.07% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.36%, holding 60.1% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +12.9%.
  • Biggest drop: MemeCore (M) -16.3%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 54 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 4.07% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.68 trillion. This downturn reflects a period of consolidation following recent market movements.

Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.36% to $80,305, while Ethereum saw a more pronounced decline of 1.67%, trading at $2,329.18. Despite the drop, Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 60.1%, indicating its continued influence on market trends.

Quack AI (Q) emerged as the top gainer with a 12.90% increase, attributed to broader market factors rather than any specific news. Provenance Blockchain (HASH) also rose by 4.39%, moving in tandem with the general market direction without a clear catalyst.

MemeCore (M) led the losers with a 16.31% decline, driven by broader market conditions. Pearl (PEARL) and Starknet (STRK) followed with losses of 10.27% and 6.17%, respectively, without specific news driving their declines. Worldcoin (WLD) fell by 5.38% due to a significant liquidation event.

Market sentiment remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 54. This indicates a balanced sentiment among investors despite the recent market fluctuations. Bitcoin's sustained dominance suggests a stable foundation for the market amidst the volatility.

In recent news, Binance introduced a Market Buzz Widget as part of its AI initiative, while Yapeswap suffered a $21.9K loss from a governance exploit. XRP ETFs are showing resilience against Bitcoin and Ethereum outflows, and Ripple has partnered with CryptEscrow to integrate crypto into real estate. Additionally, Electrum fixed a Bitcoin wallet flaw, and Argentine President Milei dismissed charges related to the Libra cryptocurrency.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 25, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.68T, down 4.07% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 12.90% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

MemeCore (M) was among the biggest decliners, down 16.31% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 54, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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