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Midday Update

Crypto Market Cap Falls 2.41% to $2.68 Trillion

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

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.68T, down 2.41% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.03%, holding 60.1% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Quant (QNT) +16.3%.
  • Biggest drop: Quack AI (Q) -29.8%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.41% over the past 24 hours, dropping to $2.68 trillion. This decline follows a period of relative stability, with no single clear catalyst driving the move.

Bitcoin's price remained nearly unchanged, moving down by just 0.03% to $80,280, while Ethereum saw a similarly minor decline of 0.11% to $2,325.7. Bitcoin's dominance in the market stood at approximately 60.1%, reflecting its continued influence on overall market trends.

Quant (QNT) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 16.31% amid positive price analysis and broader market sentiment. Ethena (ENA) and Akedo (AKE) also posted gains of 9.12% and 8.49%, respectively, with ENA's increase likely driven by trading activity and AKE's move attributed to general market sentiment.

Quack AI (Q) experienced the most significant decline, falling by 29.81% without a clear catalyst. Bitway (BTW) and Provenance Blockchain (HASH) also saw notable drops of 9.80% and 5.05%, respectively, with both moving in line with broader market sentiment.

Investor sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed index at 50. This indicates a lack of strong conviction in either direction, aligning with the overall flat market performance.

In recent news, SkyBridge and Stellar have discussed the future of tokenization, while Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested blockchain as a sanctions workaround, drawing objections from the central bank. Additionally, Franklin Templeton filed for two ETFs linking stocks and Bitcoin, and CZ backed BNB Chain’s new L1 plan.

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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 $2.68T, down 2.41% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Quant (QNT) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.31% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest decliners, down 29.81% 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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