Crypto Market Cap Drops 4.05% to $2.72 Trillion
The crypto market experiences a downturn with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing slight declines.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹258.28T, down 4.05% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 0.46%, holding 60.0% of the market.
- Top gainer: Akedo (AKE) +15.7%.
- Biggest drop: Lighter (LIT) -8.9%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 4.05% over the past 24 hours, bringing it to $2.72 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both saw minor declines, with Bitcoin trading at $81,533 (-0.46%) and Ethereum at $2,391.33 (-0.45%). Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 60.0%.
The biggest gainers were 
Akedo (AKE), 
Pepe (PEPE), and Collector Crypt (CARDS), with gains of 15.70%, 9.67%, and 5.49% respectively. Akedo's increase is attributed to broader market sentiment, Pepe's to whale activity, and Collector Crypt's to independent movement.
Lighter (LIT), 
Pearl (PEARL), 
Starknet (STRK), and 
Quant (QNT) were the biggest losers, with declines of 8.93%, 7.89%, 6.96%, and 6.86% respectively. These declines are largely attributed to market conditions and profit-taking.
The Fear & Greed Index stands at 50, indicating a neutral sentiment in the market. Despite the overall downturn, there is no single clear catalyst driving the movement.
Recent headlines include Nansen's prediction of a cryptocurrency market surge in Q4 and Smarter Web's addition of 20 BTC to its holdings after paying its first weekly dividend. These headlines suggest continued interest and activity in the crypto space.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 23, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹258.28T ($2.72T), down 4.05% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest gainers, up 15.70% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Lighter (LIT) was among the biggest decliners, down 8.93% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 50, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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