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Crypto Market Cap Dips 2% to $2.72 Trillion

Bitcoin and Ethereum edge up slightly amid a flat market, with mixed performance across top gainers and losers.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹259.02T, down 2.00% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.53%, holding 59.4% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Bitway (BTW) +47.6%.
  • Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -29.4%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 51 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.72 trillion as of the latest data.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both posted modest gains, with Bitcoin up 0.53% to $80,586 and Ethereum rising 0.63% to $2,340.05, while Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at 59.4%.

Bitway (BTW) led the gainers with a 47.64% increase, though no specific catalyst was identified, while MemeCore (M) rose 12.02% amid broader market sentiment.

The biggest loser was Akedo (AKE), which dropped 29.40% despite the relatively flat market conditions, with no clear reason for the decline.

Market sentiment remained neutral with a Fear & Greed index of 51, indicating a balanced investor outlook, while Bitcoin's dominance suggests continued strength in the largest cryptocurrency.

Recent headlines include a significant BTC transfer from Coinbase Institutional and Coinbase's move to convert GYEN balances to USDC as the stablecoin winds down. Additionally, Midnight has surpassed 1 million mainnet transactions, indicating growing activity in the network.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 28, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹259.02T ($2.72T), down 2.00% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest gainers, up 47.64% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 29.40% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 51, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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← Earlier reportCrypto Market Cap Drops 1.53% to $2.73 Trillion

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