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Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.67% to $2.81 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a downturn with Bitcoin and Ethereum both declining, while fear and greed sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth $2.81T, down 3.67% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.09%, holding 59.3% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +16.9%.
  • Biggest drop: MemeCore (M) -14.6%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 57 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 3.67% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.81 trillion as of October 13, 2026.

Bitcoin's price saw a minor decline of 0.09%, settling at $83,206, while Ethereum dropped by 1.80% to $2,496.85. Bitcoin's dominance in the market remained strong at approximately 59.3%.

Pearl (PRL) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 16.85%, although the movement appears to be in line with broader market trends without a specific catalyst identified.

MemeCore (M) led the list of biggest losers with a 14.56% drop, likely influenced by the overall negative market sentiment. LayerZero (ZRO) and Starknet (STRK) also declined by 13.79% and 13.66%, respectively, with the latter possibly due to profit-taking after a significant rally.

The market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remained in 'Greed' at 57, indicating a cautious optimism despite the market downturn. Bitcoin's dominance at 59.3% underscores its influence on the broader market trends.

Recent headlines include Cardano whales selling 110 million ADA, sparking concerns of a potential further drop. Additionally, reports of a Korean AI selloff and focus on bank earnings add to the market's complexity. Bitcoin's recent bounce to $83.3K was met with skepticism due to two factors casting doubt on its bull run.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 13, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.81T, down 3.67% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.85% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

MemeCore (M) was among the biggest decliners, down 14.56% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 57, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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