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Crypto Market Cap Drops 4.53% to $2.77 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid profit-taking and shifting sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.77T, down 4.53% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 2.20%, holding 59.3% of the market.
  • Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -29.6%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 57 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market cap fell by 4.53% over the past 24 hours, dropping to $2.77 trillion as of the latest data. This decline reflects a broader market correction affecting most major assets.

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, decreased by 2.20% to $81,852, while its dominance remained strong at 59.3%. Ethereum also saw a decline, falling 3.45% to $2,447.32 amid the broader market downturn.

Beldex (BDX) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 11.91%. This increase appears to be driven by broader market sentiment rather than any specific news or catalyst.

Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 29.61% drop, likely due to profit-taking after a period of sharp weekly gains. Conflux (CFX) and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) also declined significantly, falling 14.96% and 13.97% respectively, amid the broader market downturn.

Market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 57, indicating a cautious but not yet fearful market environment. Bitcoin's dominance at 59.3% suggests it continues to be a key driver of market movements.

Recent headlines include Blur's announcement of a frontend shutdown, which may impact user experience, and LayerZero's 22% price jump, raising questions about its upcoming $62 million token unlock. Additionally, Bitcoin's price falling below $82,000 led to $406 million in liquidations, highlighting the market's volatility.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 13, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.77T, down 4.53% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 29.61% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 57, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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Not financial advice. This report is for information and education only. Market data is sourced from public APIs (CoinGecko, Binance, DefiLlama) and shown with its capture time; cryptocurrency is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research. Read our methodology.