Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.69% to $2.83 Trillion
Bitcoin and Ethereum post modest gains amid mixed market performance.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹267.28T, down 1.69% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 1.48%, holding 59.7% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PEARL) +12.7%.
- Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -26.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 68 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.69% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.83 trillion. Despite the overall decline, the market showed resilience with many major assets posting gains.
Bitcoin's price rose by 1.48% to $84,102, while 
Ethereum saw a more modest increase of 1.24% to $2,474.39. Bitcoin's dominance in the market remained strong at approximately 59.7%, reflecting its influence on the broader market trend.
Pearl (PEARL) emerged as the top gainer with a 12.71% increase, driven by market speculation and broader momentum. 
Lighter (LIT) followed with an 11.49% gain after announcing a partnership with Robinhood Wallet, indicating positive investor response to strategic collaborations.
The biggest losers were led by 
Akedo (AKE), which dropped 26.88%, likely due to specific negative sentiment or selling pressure. 
Bitway (BTW) also saw a significant decline of 18.30%, despite the overall market trend being upward, suggesting idiosyncratic factors at play.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 68, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors. This suggests a positive sentiment in the market, although it remains to be seen if this will translate into sustained upward movement.
In other news, Lido's retweet of Sharplink's comments on Ethereum's tokenization potential and the merger of Aerodrome and Velodrome to launch Aero across seven blockchain networks are notable developments. These headlines suggest ongoing innovation and strategic activity in the sector.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 22, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹267.28T ($2.83T), down 1.69% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PEARL) was among the biggest gainers, up 12.71% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 26.88% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 68, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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