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Crypto Market Cap Drops 4.33% to $2.67 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experienced a broad decline, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both down slightly amid neutral market sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹254.52T, down 4.33% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.88%, holding 60.0% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) +7.0%.
  • Biggest drop: Quack AI (Q) -26.5%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 4.33% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.67 trillion. This decline marks a notable shift in market dynamics after a period of relative stability.

Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.88% to $80,012, while Ethereum saw a slightly larger decline of 1.21%, settling at $2,325.32. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 60.0%, indicating continued investor preference for the leading cryptocurrency.

Among the biggest gainers, Provenance Blockchain (HASH) rose by 7.04%, Quant (QNT) by 6.44%, and Grass (GRASS) by 6.23%. These gains appear to be driven by broader market factors rather than specific news events, with the exception of Ethena (ENA), which benefited from recent exchange listings.

The biggest losers included Quack AI (Q), which fell by 26.51%, likely influenced by broader market sentiment. Collector Crypt (CARDS) and Pepe (PEPE) also experienced declines of 6.61% and 5.22% respectively, with PEPE's drop potentially attributed to profit-taking following recent gains.

Market sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 50. Despite the overall market decline, this neutral sentiment suggests a lack of strong conviction in either direction among investors.

In other news, Solana's stablecoin holders reached 14 million even as SOL fell 13%, raising questions about the relationship between adoption and price. Additionally, Robinhood announced plans for a 2027 Middle East launch following regulatory approval, and the Bank of Israel rejected a crypto sanction-evasion proposal by Netanyahu.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 26, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹254.52T ($2.67T), down 4.33% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest gainers, up 7.04% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest decliners, down 26.51% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 50, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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