Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.69% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets and varying sentiment.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹261.23T, down 2.69% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.94%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Collector Crypt (CARDS) +14.8%.
- Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -16.0%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.69% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.75 trillion. This decline marks a broader trend of market volatility, with no single clear catalyst identified.
Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.94% to $81,514, while 
Ethereum saw a slightly larger decline of 1.43%, settling at $2,386.14. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.6%, indicating its continued influence on the overall market direction.
Collector Crypt (CARDS) emerged as the top gainer, rising by 14.76%. This move appears to be independent of the broader market trend. 
Basic Attention (BAT) also performed well, gaining 10.57% and potentially benefiting from being named CoinCodex's 'Coin of The Day'.
The biggest losers included 
Bitway (BTW), which fell by 15.98%, and 
Rain (RAIN), which declined by 9.22%. These declines are likely attributable to the broader market conditions rather than specific news events. 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and Stacks (STX) also experienced notable drops of 8.76% and 7.67%, respectively.
Market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 55, suggesting a cautious optimism among investors. Despite the day's downturn, this sentiment indicates a degree of resilience in the market.
In other news, recent headlines highlight ongoing developments such as the Drift Protocol hack resulting in a $61 million loss and Telegram's Walt App enabling AI agents to execute trades. These events, along with the delayed Mt. Gox repayment and XRP fund updates, contribute to the complex market landscape.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 20, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹261.23T ($2.75T), down 2.69% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Collector Crypt (CARDS) was among the biggest gainers, up 14.76% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 15.98% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 55, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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