Crypto Market Cap Drops 3% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight decline amid mixed performance from major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹261.23T, down 3.00% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.04%, holding 59.5% of the market.
- Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +100.1%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -11.6%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 53 (Neutral).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 3% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.75 trillion as of the latest data snapshot.
Bitcoin's price remained relatively stable, posting a modest 0.04% gain to reach $81,498, while 
Ethereum saw a slight decline of 0.59% to $2,405.93.
Quack AI (Q) emerged as the top gainer with a 100.06% increase, though no specific catalyst is identified; 
Bitway (BTW) rose 19.50% amid high trading volume, also without a clear driver, and 
Pearl (PRL) gained 8.05% independently of the broader market.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with an 11.55% drop, attributed to a critical governance vote and liquidation events, while 
Pyth Network (PYTH) and 
Optimism (OP) both declined by 8% and 6.70% respectively due to broader market conditions.
The market sentiment remains neutral with a Fear & Greed index of 53, indicating a balanced investor outlook, while Bitcoin's dominance stands at 59.5%, reflecting its continued influence over the market.
In other news, Vitalik Buterin’s 'Paranoid Mode' has put Ethereum’s AI security initiatives under scrutiny, Coinbase announced AI innovations, and a significant $133.9 million USDC transfer to Aave has attracted trader attention.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 18, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹261.23T ($2.75T), down 3.00% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 100.06% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 11.55% 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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