Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.53% to $2.8 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid a period of market correction.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.80T, down 3.53% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 1.56%, holding 59.1% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +13.7%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -14.1%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 69 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3.53% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.8 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, saw a 1.56% decline, trading at $82,458, while 
Ethereum dropped 1.04% to $2,510.41, with Bitcoin's dominance remaining strong at 59.1%.
Pearl (PRL) was the most notable gainer, rising by 13.69%, as it moved against the broader market trend with a significant price increase.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 14.10% decline after a week of strong gains, while 
Conflux (CFX) and 
Derive (DRV) fell by 13.00% and 12.84%, respectively, in line with the broader market downturn.
The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 69, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed' despite the market's overall decline.
In recent news, Morgan Stanley predicts tokenized assets could reach $3 trillion to $10 trillion by 2030, and Aave V4 has surpassed $300 million in deposits as DeFi continues to gain traction.
Movers in this report
Pearl PRL—▲ 13.69%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 12, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.80T, down 3.53% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 13.69% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 14.10% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 69, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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