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Crypto Market Cap Drops 6.35% to $2.57 Trillion

The crypto market declined broadly, with Bitcoin and Ethereum lower, Fear & Greed at 28 and Bitcoin dominance around 59.2%.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.57T, down 6.35% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 5.31%, holding 59.2% of the market.
  • Biggest drop: Derive (DRV) -13.7%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 28 (Fear).

Total crypto market capitalization stood at $2.57 trillion as of November 6, 2026, down 6.35% over 24 hours. The snapshot described the overall market as broadly down, with no single clear catalyst identified for the decline.

Bitcoin traded at $76,007, down 5.31% over 24 hours, while Ethereum was at $2,234.61, down 7.62%. Bitcoin's decline was smaller than Ethereum's percentage loss during the period.

Bitway (BTW) was the largest listed gainer, up 8.66% over 24 hours. The market note said no relevant headline identified a specific catalyst, with the move provisionally linked to broader crypto sentiment or positioning; it also noted a 23.69% weekly decline.

Derive (DRV) fell 13.70%, Grass (GRASS) lost 11.58% and Plasma (XPL) declined 10.78% over 24 hours. No recent project-specific headlines explained the moves in Grass or Plasma, while Grass was also down 16.10% over seven days and Plasma was down 23.67%. Stable (STABLE) dropped 10.31% on $7.93 million in trading volume, with the snapshot citing the broadly negative market and fearful sentiment.

Sentiment registered at 28 on the Fear & Greed index, while Bitcoin dominance was approximately 59.2%. Coinfomania reported GMX launching Phase 2 of a $10 million market-making fund proposal, and Crypto Economy reported that Zcash NU7 activation left 12,224 ZEC worth $15 million in the Sprout Pool. Decrypt reported that a former FBI agent pleaded guilty to stealing $2.5 million in crypto from 35 investigations, while Cointribune reported that Mercado Bitcoin said it had stopped a hacking incident but that thefts continued according to Bitquery.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of November 6, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.57T, down 6.35% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Derive (DRV) was among the biggest decliners, down 13.70% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 28, indicating "Fear" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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