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Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.55% to $2.71 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat amid mixed performance across major assets and no clear catalysts for significant moves.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹257.89T, down 1.55% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.04%, holding 59.4% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +269.5%.
  • Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -28.9%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 48 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.55% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.71 trillion. This modest decline follows a period of relative stability in the broader market.

Bitcoin's price showed minimal movement, decreasing by 0.04% to $80,126, while Ethereum also experienced a slight decline of 0.17% to $2,323.52. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.4%, indicating continued investor preference for the leading cryptocurrency.

Quack AI (Q) emerged as the top gainer with a 269.47% increase, attributed to a price surge following a 28% drop before a token unlock event. Provenance Blockchain (HASH) rose by 15.58% without a clear catalyst, suggesting potential independent market dynamics.

The biggest losers included Bitway (BTW), which fell by 28.88% without an identifiable reason, and Rain (RAIN), which declined by 16.92% under similar circumstances. LayerZero (ZRO) and Lighter (LIT) also dropped, moving in line with the broader market trend.

Market sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 48. This indicates a balanced investor outlook, with neither extreme fear nor excessive optimism influencing market behavior.

Recent headlines highlight various developments, including Payward's potential role as the first regulated HIP-3 issuer by the CFTC, BlackRock's collaboration on tokenized money market funds with Japanese yen stablecoins, and Visa's stablecoin funding initiative moving beyond the pilot stage. These stories suggest ongoing institutional interest and innovation in the crypto space.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 27, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹257.89T ($2.71T), down 1.55% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 269.47% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 28.88% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 48, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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