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Crypto Market Cap Drops 6.15% to $2.61 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid fear-driven sentiment and Bitcoin dominance remaining strong at nearly 60%.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.61T, down 6.15% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 3.06%, holding 59.8% of the market.
  • Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -14.9%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 30 (Fear).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell by 6.15% over the past 24 hours, dropping to $2.61 trillion as of the latest data. This decline reflects a widespread downturn across digital assets during the period in question.

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, saw a 3.06% decrease, bringing its price to $77,719. Ethereum also declined by 3.31%, with its price settling at $2,247.41. Both assets appear to be moving in tandem with the broader market trend.

Among the biggest gainers, no cryptocurrency exceeded the threshold for significant positive movement, indicating a predominantly bearish sentiment across the market. This lack of positive momentum further underscores the prevailing market conditions.

Bitway (BTW) led the list of biggest losers with a 14.91% decline, attributed to broader market conditions. Pyth Network (PYTH) and Celestia (TIA) followed with drops of 13.26% and 12.27%, respectively, also moving in line with the market downturn. Curve DAO (CRV) experienced a significant 12.23% loss, exacerbated by the loss of a key support level.

The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 30, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment among investors. Bitcoin's dominance remains robust at approximately 59.8%, suggesting that it continues to hold a strong position in the market despite the overall decline.

Recent headlines highlight concerns over Bitcoin selling pressure and the aftermath of the Binance hack, with Binance reserving over $6.34 billion in company funds to cover potential losses. Additionally, discussions around the EIP-7702 and its impact on the Binance situation continue to circulate.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 30, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.61T, down 6.15% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 14.91% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 30, indicating "Fear" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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