Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.49% to $2.82 Trillion
The overall crypto market remains relatively flat despite modest gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.82T, down 2.49% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.92%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Starknet (STRK) +18.2%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 61 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.49% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.82 trillion. This decline marks a slight downturn in the market's recent performance.
Bitcoin experienced a modest gain of 0.92%, reaching $83,781, while 
Ethereum rose by 1.25% to $2,537.69. These gains were stronger than the broader market's performance, indicating some resilience in the top two cryptocurrencies.
Starknet (STRK) emerged as the top gainer with an 18.20% increase, driven by its focus on quantum security and its evolution into a Layer 1 blockchain. 
Grass (GRASS) and 
Celestia (TIA) also performed well, rising by 17.52% and 13.68% respectively, with no specific catalysts identified for these movements.
Kaia (KAIA) was the biggest loser, dropping by 8.13%. This decline appears to be a correction following recent gains, although the cryptocurrency still shows strong positive momentum over the past week.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 61, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed' in the market. Bitcoin's dominance remains high at approximately 59.6%, reflecting its continued influence on the overall market direction.
In recent news, Elon Musk has shared his boldest valuation scenario for SpaceX, while SVRN's acquisition of FastNEAR brings core NEAR data infrastructure in-house. Additionally, Tether has unfrozen $1.45 million in THORChain vaults after a brief freeze, and there are concerns about Bitcoin theft from unpatched Lightning Network software.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 11, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.82T, down 2.49% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest gainers, up 18.20% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 61, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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