Crypto Market Cap Drops 4.71% to $2.76 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad downturn, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both declining amid a neutral market sentiment.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.76T, down 4.71% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 1.90%, holding 59.3% of the market.
- Top gainer: Bitway (BTW) +9.4%.
- Biggest drop: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) -17.1%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 53 (Neutral).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 4.71% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.76 trillion. This downturn reflects a broader market trend affecting most major digital assets.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, saw a 1.90% decline, dropping to $81,771. 
Ethereum also fell by 3.26%, reaching $2,423.87. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.3%, indicating its relative stability compared to other assets.
Bitway (BTW) was the only notable gainer, rising by 9.37%. The increase appears to be driven by broader market dynamics rather than any specific news or event, as no clear catalyst was identified.
The biggest losers included 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH), 
Grass (GRASS), 
Derive (DRV), and 
Optimism (OP), with declines ranging from 11.49% to 17.06%. These drops are likely due to the overall market downturn, as no specific news events were linked to their price movements.
Market sentiment remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 53. Despite the recent decline, this level suggests investors are not exhibiting extreme fear or excessive optimism.
In other news, Aave transferred 133.9 million USDC to an unknown whale, which garnered market attention. Additionally, Polygon secured US payments licenses following its Coinme deal, while Chainlink surpassed $30 trillion in total transaction value.
Movers in this report
Bitway BTW—▲ 9.37%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 15, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.76T, down 4.71% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest gainers, up 9.37% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest decliners, down 17.06% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 53, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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