Crypto Market Cap Dips 1.14% to $2.84 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market shows modest gains for Bitcoin and Ethereum amid a 1.14% dip in total market capitalization.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.84T, down 1.14% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 1.72%, holding 59.7% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PEARL) +16.5%.
- Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -24.4%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 1.14% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.84 trillion. Despite this dip, the overall market direction remains broadly up, indicating a period of consolidation rather than a significant downturn.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both posted gains, with Bitcoin up 1.72% to $84,386 and Ethereum rising 1.23% to $2,481.54. Bitcoin's dominance in the market increased to approximately 59.7%, reflecting its relative strength compared to other cryptocurrencies.
The biggest gainer was 
Pearl (PEARL), which rose by 16.49% due to speculation and active trading on Coinbase. 
Lighter (LIT) also saw a significant increase of 14.35%, attributed to its new partnership with Robinhood Wallet. 
Collector Crypt (CARDS) and Grass (GRASS) experienced gains of 9.34% and 9.23%, respectively, driven by positive platform metrics and broader market trends.
On the other hand, 
Akedo (AKE) was the largest loser, dropping by 24.41% without a clear catalyst. 
Bitway (BTW) and 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) also experienced significant declines of 14.57% and 12.81%, respectively, likely due to broader market dynamics rather than specific news events.
Market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, stands at 63, indicating a state of 'Greed'. This suggests that investors are currently more optimistic about the market's prospects.
In other news, Ethereum gas fees remain a topic of interest, with discussions on how to reduce them. Convex Finance has seen a 22% increase, with data suggesting the rally may continue. Additionally, there are reports of Trump targeting overseas crypto scams, reflecting ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the sector.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 21, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.84T, down 1.14% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PEARL) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.49% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 24.41% 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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