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Midday Update

Crypto Market Cap Drops 5% to $2.68 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid a neutral sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹255.22T, down 5.01% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 1.32%, holding 60.0% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Ape and Pepe (APEPE) +16.1%.
  • Biggest drop: Provenance Blockchain (HASH) -12.7%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 51 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 5.01% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.68 trillion as of the latest data.

Bitcoin and Ethereum both saw modest declines, with Bitcoin dropping 1.32% to $80076 and Ethereum falling 1.41% to $2321.98, while Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 60.0%.

Ape and Pepe (APEPE) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 16.14% and moving independently of the broader market downturn, while Hyperliquid (HYPE) gained 7.80% due to new perpetual futures offerings and a partnership with ICE.

The biggest losers included Provenance Blockchain (HASH), down 12.65%, Grass (GRASS), down 8.23%, Unibase (UB), down 7.24%, and Raydium (RAY), down 6.39%, all of which appeared to be moving in line with the broader market decline.

Market sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 51, indicating a lack of strong investor conviction in either direction.

In recent news, Travala announced AVA+ Partners to facilitate crypto payments, while Aviva Investors tokenized a £22 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund share class on the XRP Ledger. These developments highlight ongoing innovation in the crypto space despite the market downturn.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 29, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹255.22T ($2.68T), down 5.01% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Ape and Pepe (APEPE) was among the biggest gainers, up 16.14% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Provenance Blockchain (HASH) was among the biggest decliners, down 12.65% 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).

In the headlines

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← Earlier reportCrypto Market Cap Drops 4.11% to $2.7 Trillion

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