Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.88% to $2.73 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid neutral sentiment.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.73T, down 2.88% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.48%, holding 60.1% of the market.
- Top gainer: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) +11.6%.
- Biggest drop: Quack AI (Q) -8.0%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 53 (Neutral).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.88% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.73 trillion as of October 18, 2026.
Bitcoin's price rose by 0.48% to $81,705, maintaining its dominance at approximately 60.1%, while 
Ethereum remained relatively flat, moving down by 0.01% to $2,392.41.
The biggest gainers were 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and 
Backpack (BP), which rose by 11.60% and 10.44%, respectively. These gains are likely attributed to broader market sentiment rather than specific catalysts.
Quack AI (Q) led the list of biggest losers with a 7.99% decline, experiencing a significant correction after a period of rapid gains. 
Starknet (STRK) and 
Pyth Network (PYTH) also fell by 7.34% and 6.24%, respectively, amid broader market corrections.
Market sentiment remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 53. Despite some price fluctuations, the overall market direction appears to be flat.
In recent news, Injective's RWA markets are reportedly booming, driven by specific factors outlined by AMBCrypto. Additionally, the White House faces a growing crypto leadership gap following Patrick Witt's exit, as reported by Blockonomi.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 18, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.73T, down 2.88% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest gainers, up 11.60% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest decliners, down 7.99% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 53, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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