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Midday Update

Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.74% to $2.7 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat amid mixed performance from major assets and a neutral investor sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.70T, down 1.74% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.22%, holding 59.5% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Quant (QNT) +12.7%.
  • Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -30.4%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.74% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.7 trillion. This modest decline reflects a generally flat trading day across the broader market.

Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.22% to $80,313, while Ethereum fell by 0.68% to $2,324.05. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.5%, indicating it continues to be the primary driver of market movements.

Quant (QNT) emerged as the top gainer with a 12.74% increase, driven by positive market sentiment and recent price momentum. Midnight (NIGHT) and SPX6900 (SPX) also rose by 7.30% and 6.30% respectively, moving in line with the broader market sentiment.

Bitway (BTW) experienced the largest decline, falling 30.37% without a clear catalyst. Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and Rain (RAIN) dropped by 6.29% and 5.03% respectively, with their movements primarily influenced by the overall market sentiment.

Investor sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 50. Despite the day's fluctuations, the index's neutral position suggests a lack of strong conviction in either direction among market participants.

In other news, Ripple announced AI-powered treasury solutions for businesses, while Quack AI (Q) faced a significant price drop of 28% before a 241 million token unlock event. These developments highlight ongoing trends in AI integration within the crypto space and potential market impacts from large token movements.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 26, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.70T, down 1.74% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Quant (QNT) was among the biggest gainers, up 12.74% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 30.37% 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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