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Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.41% to $2.68 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat with minor losses across major assets.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹255.05T, down 2.41% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.03%, holding 60.1% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Quant (QNT) +16.3%.
  • Biggest drop: Quack AI (Q) -29.8%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.41% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.68 trillion. This decline marks a slight downturn in the market's recent performance, though the overall trend remains relatively stable.

Bitcoin's price showed minimal movement, decreasing by 0.03% to $80,280, while Ethereum experienced a similarly modest decline of 0.11%, settling at $2,325.7. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 60.1%, reflecting its continued influence on market movements.

Quant (QNT) emerged as the top gainer with a 16.31% increase, driven by a recent positive price analysis. Ethena (ENA) followed with a 9.12% rise, though no specific catalyst was identified. Akedo (AKE) and MemeCore (M) also saw gains of 8.49% and 7.61% respectively, likely influenced by broader market sentiment.

Quack AI (Q) experienced the most significant loss, dropping 29.81% without a clear catalyst. Bitway (BTW) declined by 9.80%, potentially due to broader market sentiment and negative performance. Provenance Blockchain (HASH) also fell by 5.05%, moving in line with the overall market trend.

Market sentiment remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed index at 50. This indicates a balanced sentiment among investors, neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic. Bitcoin's continued dominance at 60.1% underscores its role as a key driver of the market's direction.

In recent news, SkyBridge and Stellar are discussing the future of tokenization, while Franklin Templeton has filed for two ETFs linking stocks and Bitcoin. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has suggested using blockchain as a sanctions workaround, though the country's central bank has objected. Additionally, a hack of the Keystone hardware wallet has leaked customer information.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 26, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹255.05T ($2.68T), down 2.41% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Quant (QNT) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.31% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest decliners, down 29.81% 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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