Crypto Market Cap Dips Slightly to $2.84 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market remains in positive territory with Bitcoin and Ethereum both up over 2%.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.84T, down 0.45% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 2.10%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Ethena (ENA) +13.0%.
- Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -15.6%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.45% over the past 24 hours to $2.84 trillion, indicating a minor correction after recent gains.
Bitcoin's price rose by 2.10% to $84,428, while 
Ethereum climbed 2.32% to $2,505.1, with both leading cryptocurrencies outperforming the overall market.
Ethena (ENA) emerged as the top gainer with a 13.04% increase, driven by positive market sentiment and recent news developments. 
Zcash (ZEC) followed with a 10.36% gain due to the upcoming NU7 upgrade and favorable market conditions.
Akedo (AKE) was the biggest loser, dropping 15.56% despite the overall market's positive trajectory. 
Bitway (BTW) also declined by 8.87%, though no specific catalyst for its downturn was identified.
Market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a Fear & Greed index of 63, suggesting continued optimism among investors. Bitcoin's dominance stands at approximately 59.6%, reflecting its strong market position.
Recent headlines include insights on tokenization from DTCC and Stellar, Trump's administration targeting international crypto scams, and Mastercard's new AI payment tools following Coinbase and Base pilots. These stories highlight ongoing developments in blockchain technology and regulatory measures.
Movers in this report
Ethena ENA—▲ 13.04%Zcash ZEC—▲ 10.36%
Grass GRASS—▲ 9.83%
XDC Network XDC—▲ 9.52%
Lighter LIT—▲ 9.10%Akedo AKE—▼ 15.56%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 21, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.84T, down 0.45% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Ethena (ENA) was among the biggest gainers, up 13.04% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 15.56% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 63, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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