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Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.97% to $2.61 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat amid mixed price movements and cautious sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.61T, down 1.97% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.79%, holding 59.9% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Lighter (LIT) +20.3%.
  • Biggest drop: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) -15.8%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 34 (Fear).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.97% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.61 trillion as of November 1, 2026.

Bitcoin's price rose by 0.79% to $77,947, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.9%, while Ethereum saw a 1.11% increase to $2,268.16.

Lighter (LIT) emerged as the top gainer with a 20.28% increase, potentially influenced by its mention as a leading altcoin gainer in market news. Kite (KITE) followed with a 10.34% rise, seemingly driven by broader market sentiment.

Provenance Blockchain (HASH) led the losers with a 15.79% decline, likely due to broader market sentiment. MemeCore (M) and Plasma (XPL) also experienced significant drops of 8.90% and 7.16%, respectively, despite the relatively flat market conditions.

The overall market sentiment remains in 'Fear' territory, with the Fear & Greed Index at 34. This cautious sentiment may be contributing to the lack of clear directional movement in the market.

Recent headlines include Strive's largest Bitcoin purchase yet, which could signal increased institutional interest. Additionally, the aftermath of the Binance hack continues to be a topic of discussion, with experts weighing in on crypto's safest haven.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of November 1, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.61T, down 1.97% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Lighter (LIT) was among the biggest gainers, up 20.28% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest decliners, down 15.79% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 34, indicating "Fear" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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