Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.72% to $2.71 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market saw a moderate decline amid neutral sentiment and mixed performance across major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.71T, down 3.72% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.36%, holding 59.5% of the market.
- Top gainer: Beldex (BDX) +5.1%.
- Biggest drop: Quack AI (Q) -32.1%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 51 (Neutral).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 3.72% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.71 trillion. This downturn reflects a broader market correction after recent fluctuations.
Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.36% to $80,541, while 
Ethereum experienced a slightly larger decline of 1.01% to $2,345.14. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.5%, indicating its continued influence on market movements.
Beldex (BDX) emerged as the top gainer with a 5.09% increase, potentially driven by positive market sentiment. 
Monero (XMR) rose by 4.93% following Kraken's decision to simplify withdrawal processes for XMR users. Unibase (UB) also saw gains of 4.72%, moving in line with the broader market trend.
Quack AI (Q) suffered the most significant loss, plunging 32.09% without a clear catalyst. 
Akedo (AKE) followed with a 21.90% decline, likely influenced by negative market sentiment. 
Pearl (PEARL) and 
Starknet (STRK) also experienced drops of 6.13% and 5.30% respectively, with Starknet's proposed Layer 1 transition contributing to its decline.
Market sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 51. This suggests that investors are cautiously evaluating market conditions without exhibiting extreme fear or greed.
In other news, Uniswap's network growth reached a four-year high despite a 5.4% drop in UNI's price. Stellar updated its Bell upgrade guide ahead of upcoming votes, while Grayscale highlighted three cryptocurrencies poised to benefit from AI growth. Solana led tokenized fund growth, with SOL's price targeting a $114 breakout. However, Keystone confirmed a customer data breach following unauthorized access to its website.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 24, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.71T, down 3.72% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Beldex (BDX) was among the biggest gainers, up 5.09% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest decliners, down 32.09% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 51, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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