Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.78% to $2.82 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.82T, down 2.78% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.76%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Grass (GRASS) +26.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 69 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.78% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.82 trillion. Despite the overall decline, the market showed signs of resilience with 
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum posting modest gains.
Bitcoin's price rose by 0.76% to $83,591, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.6% of the total market cap. Ethereum also saw a positive movement, increasing by 1.25% to $2,540.43, outperforming the broader market trend.
The biggest gainer was 
Grass (GRASS), which surged by 26.86%. This move was independent of the broader market's flat performance. 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and 
Internet Computer (ICP) also rose by 13.50% and 12.13%, respectively, with no specific catalysts identified for their increases.
No cryptocurrencies met the threshold to be classified as significant losers during this period, indicating a relatively stable market despite the overall downturn.
Market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remained in 'Greed' territory at 69, suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook among investors. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong, underscoring its influence on the market's direction.
In recent news, the Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets transferred 4,393 ETH, and the Sui Foundation invested $30 million in the DATA Network as the AI data protocol migrates to Sui. These developments highlight ongoing activity and investment in the blockchain space.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 12, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.82T, down 2.78% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Grass (GRASS) was among the biggest gainers, up 26.86% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 69, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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