Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.72% to $2.72 Trillion
Bitcoin and Ethereum post gains as broader market sentiment remains neutral.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹258.65T, down 1.72% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 1.73%, holding 60.0% of the market.
- Top gainer: Bitway (BTW) +24.4%.
- Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -32.3%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 51 (Neutral).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 1.72% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.72 trillion. Despite this decline, the overall market direction remains broadly up, indicating a period of consolidation rather than a significant downturn.
Bitcoin's price rose by 1.73% to $81,366, maintaining its dominance at approximately 60.0% of the total market cap. 
Ethereum also saw a positive move, gaining 2.01% to reach $2,363.72, outperforming the broader market trend.
Bitway (BTW) emerged as the top gainer with a 24.42% increase, moving in line with the broader market trend. 
Pepe (PEPE) rose by 14.73% following reports that Justin Sun holds a significant amount of the token. 
Derive (DRV) and 
MemeCore (M) also posted gains of 11.13% and 10.10% respectively, tracking the upward movement of the market.
Akedo (AKE) was the biggest loser, dropping 32.25% despite the generally positive market trend, with no clear catalyst identified. 
Quack AI (Q) and Pearl (PEARL) also experienced significant declines of 16.86% and 6.76% respectively, with no specific news or events driving these movements.
Market sentiment remains neutral, with the Fear & Greed index at 51. This indicates a balanced sentiment among investors, neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic. Bitcoin's strong dominance suggests it continues to be the primary driver of market movements.
In other news, the UK FCA is focusing on DeFi risks as a new crypto regulatory framework takes shape. Ondo crypto has expanded to the Robinhood Chain with 15 tokenized assets, and Ripple and Robinhood are extending RLUSD across trading and treasury services. These developments highlight ongoing regulatory and institutional engagement in the crypto space.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 28, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹258.65T ($2.72T), down 1.72% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest gainers, up 24.42% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 32.25% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 51, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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