Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.5% to $2.76 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experienced a 3.5% decline in total market capitalization over the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Ethereum also seeing minor losses.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹262.19T, down 3.50% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.79%, holding 59.3% of the market.
- Top gainer: Celestia (TIA) +16.7%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -14.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 3.50% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.76 trillion as of the latest data. This downturn reflects a broader market trend affecting most major cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.79% to $81,528, while 
Ethereum saw a similar decline of 0.83%, settling at $2,419.81. Both cryptocurrencies maintained their recent trading ranges without any significant volatility.
Celestia (TIA) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 16.68% to reach an 11-month high. This surge may be attributed to renewed investor interest and potential technical factors, although no specific catalyst has been identified.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 14.94% decline, likely due to profit-taking after recent gains and broader market conditions. 
Stacks (STX) and 
Pearl (PRL) also fell by 9.43% and 8.97%, respectively, moving in line with the overall market trend.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 55, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed' among investors. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.3%, underscoring its influence on the overall market direction.
In other news, Celestia's recent price increase has sparked discussions about its potential to reach $0.80, according to AMBCrypto. Meanwhile, TronWeekly reported that BNB Chain is leading in tokenized stocks with $1.5 billion in value, as BNB's price eyes $1600.
Movers in this report
Celestia TIA—▲ 16.68%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 17, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹262.19T ($2.76T), down 3.50% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Celestia (TIA) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.68% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 14.94% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 55, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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