Crypto Market Cap Dips Slightly to $2.81 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market shows modest gains for Bitcoin and Ethereum amid a slight overall decline.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹266.54T, down 0.37% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 2.27%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Akedo (AKE) +20.4%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.37% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.81 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both posted gains, with Bitcoin rising 2.27% to $83,359 and Ethereum increasing by 2.99% to $2,457.04, indicating a positive trend for the top two cryptocurrencies.
The biggest gainer was 
Akedo (AKE) with a 20.41% increase, attributed to the broader market uptrend, while 
Pearl (PEARL) surged 18.72% due to heightened trading activity and speculation.
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and 
Unibase (UB) also saw notable gains of 15.17% and 12.94% respectively, with both coins moving in tandem with the overall market's upward trajectory.
Despite the slight dip in total market cap, the Fear & Greed Index stands at 63, indicating a sentiment of 'Greed' among investors, while Bitcoin's dominance remains strong at 59.6%.
Recent headlines include the OCC's debut of the final rule implementing the GENIUS Act, BitGo's launch of an innovation unit, and ongoing discussions about Ethereum's potential recovery to $2,800.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 21, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹266.54T ($2.81T), down 0.37% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest gainers, up 20.41% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 63, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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