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Crypto Market Cap Drops 4% to $2.68 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid neutral sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.68T, down 4.01% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 1.46%, holding 60.0% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Ape and Pepe (APEPE) +16.0%.
  • Biggest drop: Grass (GRASS) -7.1%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 51 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 4.01% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.68 trillion. This downturn reflects a broader market trend affecting most major assets.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both saw declines, with Bitcoin dropping 1.46% to $80186 and Ethereum falling 1.70% to $2324.11. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 60.0%, indicating its influence on the overall market direction.

Ape and Pepe (APEPE) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 15.99%. This movement appears to be independent of the broader market, which is down. Pearl (PEARL) also gained 8.52%, moving against the trend, though no specific catalyst has been identified for this increase.

The biggest losers included Grass (GRASS), Raydium (RAY), Mantle (MNT), and Unibase (UB), with declines ranging from 6.32% to 7.07%. These losses are largely in line with the broader market downturn, and no specific news catalysts have been identified for these declines.

Market sentiment remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 51. Despite the downturn, the index suggests a lack of extreme fear or greed among investors.

Recent headlines highlight Solana's tokenized commodities reaching $63.2 million, Curve Finance's deployment on Stellar, and significant Bitcoin whale movements. These events may be influencing market dynamics, though no single clear catalyst for the downturn has been identified.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 29, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.68T, down 4.01% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Ape and Pepe (APEPE) was among the biggest gainers, up 15.99% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Grass (GRASS) was among the biggest decliners, down 7.07% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 51, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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← Earlier reportCrypto Market Cap Drops 4.11% to $2.7 Trillion

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