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Crypto Market Cap Falls 7.14% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Decline

The crypto market broadly declined over 24 hours, with losses led by a 7.14% drop in total market capitalization and sentiment firmly in fear territory.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹243.96T, down 7.14% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 5.33%, holding 59.2% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Bitway (BTW) +11.0%.
  • Biggest drop: Derive (DRV) -14.5%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 28 (Fear).

Total crypto market capitalization fell 7.14% over 24 hours to $2.58 trillion, according to the market snapshot taken on November 6, 2026. The move marked a broadly negative session across the digital-asset market.

Bitcoin declined 5.33% to $76,202, while Ethereum fell 7.34% to $2,241.60. Ethereum recorded the larger percentage decline of the two assets during the reporting period.

Bitway was the only asset identified among the biggest gainers, rising 11.00% over 24 hours despite the broader market decline. No Bitway-specific headlines were found, leaving no clear documented catalyst for the move.

Derive posted the largest reported loss at 14.50%, followed by Grass at 14.40%. LayerZero fell 11.60% and Plasma dropped 10.32%; no recent project-specific headlines provided a clear catalyst for these declines, although LayerZero remained up 5.11% over seven days and Plasma was down 20.33% over the same period.

Bitcoin dominance stood at approximately 59.2%, while the Fear & Greed Index registered 28, indicating fear. Recent headlines included a Bitcoin.com report that Michael Saylor described a sharp market selloff as the Nasdaq fell 5.5%, a Gate reserve-coverage claim that raised concerns over differing snapshot dates, and a filing by Hyperliquid Strategies for US FCM registration.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of November 6, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹243.96T ($2.58T), down 7.14% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest gainers, up 11.00% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Derive (DRV) was among the biggest decliners, down 14.50% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 28, indicating "Fear" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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