Crypto Market Cap Dips 1.43% to $2.79 Trillion
Bitcoin and Ethereum post modest gains amid mixed market sentiment.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.79T, down 1.43% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 1.14%, holding 59.5% of the market.
- Top gainer: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) +15.5%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.43% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.79 trillion as of the latest data snapshot.
Bitcoin saw a 1.14% increase to reach $82,971, while 
Ethereum outperformed with a 1.84% gain to trade at $2,451.44, reflecting a relatively positive day for the top two cryptocurrencies.
The biggest gainers included 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) with a 15.54% rise, attributed to broader market movement and positive sentiment, and 
Worldcoin (WLD) up 11.88% following its recent banking launch and increased leverage.
Aerodrome Finance (AERO) and 
Lighter (LIT) also posted gains of 11.45% and 10.05% respectively, with AERO tracking the overall market uptrend and LIT benefiting from positive sentiment and a new ETF listing in Europe.
Despite the presence of several notable headlines, including SpaceX's Bitcoin holdings coming under scrutiny and NEAR's cross-chain treasury platform launch, there were no significant losers exceeding the threshold during this period.
The Fear & Greed Index stood at 55, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment, while Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.5%, suggesting continued market leadership for the leading cryptocurrency.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 20, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.79T, down 1.43% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest gainers, up 15.54% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 55, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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