Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.20% to $2.78 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight decline amidst mixed performance from major assets.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹264.21T, down 2.20% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.88%, holding 59.7% of the market.
- Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +19.6%.
- Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -20.2%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 59 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.20% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.78 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin's price rose by 0.88% to $82,538, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.7% of the total market cap, while 
Ethereum saw a more modest gain of 0.49%, reaching $2,422.75.
Quack AI (Q) emerged as the top gainer with a 19.58% increase, though no specific catalyst was identified for this surge. 
Arbitrum (ARB) and 
Raydium (RAY) also rose by 8.61% and 7.15%, respectively, likely driven by broader market sentiment.
Bitway (BTW) led the losers with a 20.18% decline despite a positive weekly trend, while 
MemeCore (M) fell by 12.28%, and Pyth Network (PYTH) dropped by 6.09%, with the latter's movement attributed to broader market sentiment.
Market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remained in 'Greed' territory at 59, indicating a relatively stable investor outlook despite the overall market cap decline.
Recent headlines include BitMine's expansion of Ethereum holdings to 6.04 million ETH, Binance's launch of AI Pro for automated trading, and Strive's increased Bitcoin holdings following a $100 million purchase. These developments suggest continued institutional interest in major cryptocurrencies.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 19, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹264.21T ($2.78T), down 2.20% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 19.58% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 20.18% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 59, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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