Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.25% to $2.71 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid neutral sentiment and mixed performance across major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.71T, down 2.25% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.54%, holding 59.4% of the market.
- Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +9.7%.
- Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -24.1%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 2.25% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.71 trillion. This decline marks a period of relative stability following recent fluctuations.
Bitcoin's price fell by 0.54% to $80,278, while 
Ethereum experienced a slightly larger decline of 1.29%, settling at $2,324.51. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.4%, reflecting its continued influence on market movements.
Quack AI (Q) emerged as the top gainer with a 9.74% increase, attributed to a price recovery following a significant drop and token unlock event. 
Midnight (NIGHT) and 
XDC Network (XDC) also saw gains of 8.72% and 6.95%, respectively, driven by broader market sentiment rather than specific news.
Bitway (BTW) led the losers with a 24.13% decline, though no clear catalyst was identified for this significant drop. 
Pearl (PEARL), 
LayerZero (ZRO), and 
Rain (RAIN) also experienced losses, with their declines aligning with broader market conditions.
Market sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed index at 50. This neutral sentiment suggests a lack of strong conviction in either direction among investors.
Recent headlines indicate a focus on developments such as the launch of SATS perpetual swaps, the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady, and the SEC's plans to scrutinize tokenisation and AI in 2027. These events may be influencing market dynamics, though no single catalyst is clearly driving the current trend.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 26, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.71T, down 2.25% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 9.74% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 24.13% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 50, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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