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Crypto Market Cap Dips 1.71% to $2.78 Trillion

The overall crypto market remains relatively flat despite Bitcoin and Ethereum posting modest gains.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.78T, down 1.71% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.81%, holding 59.5% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Collector Crypt (CARDS) +18.0%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.71% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.78 trillion as of the latest data.

Bitcoin saw a moderate increase of 0.81% to reach $82,645, while Ethereum outperformed with a 1.83% gain to trade at $2,446.26, suggesting some resilience in the top two cryptocurrencies.

Collector Crypt (CARDS) and Pearl (PEARL) led the gainers with increases of 18.03% and 15.33% respectively, both moving independently of the broader market trend.

Basic Attention (BAT) and Pepe (PEPE) also posted notable gains of 14.22% and 11.60%, with BAT's rise attributed to positive sentiment and media coverage, while PEPE's increase followed positive price predictions.

Despite the presence of gainers, no cryptocurrencies met the threshold to be classified as significant losers, indicating a relatively stable market environment.

The Fear & Greed Index stands at 55, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed', while Bitcoin's dominance remains strong at 59.5%. Meanwhile, Bitfinex's transfer of 100 million USDT to the Tether Treasury and Zcash's 8.5% surge were among the notable recent headlines.

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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 $2.78T, down 1.71% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Collector Crypt (CARDS) was among the biggest gainers, up 18.03% 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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