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Crypto Market Cap Falls 4.97% as Fear Index Hits 29

The crypto market declined over 24 hours, with Ethereum falling more than Bitcoin and a Fear & Greed reading of 29.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹232.69T, down 4.97% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 2.09%, holding 60.2% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Pieverse (PIEVERSE) +20.6%.
  • Biggest drop: Rain (RAIN) -15.3%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 29 (Fear).

Total crypto market capitalization fell 4.97% over 24 hours to $2.47 trillion, according to the market snapshot taken on November 9, 2026.

Bitcoin traded at $74,322, down 2.09% over 24 hours. Ethereum was priced at $2,111.94 after declining 5.67%.

Pieverse was the largest reported gainer, rising 20.61% over 24 hours and 70.73% over seven days. No recent headlines established a clear catalyst for the increase. Ape and Pepe gained 9.08% over 24 hours, while the available evidence attributed the move broadly to market and sentiment conditions rather than a specific development.

Rain recorded the largest decline, falling 15.28% over 24 hours and 26.05% over seven days. Pearl dropped 11.12%, Pi Network fell 11.04%, and Derive declined 7.60% over 24 hours. No coin-specific headlines were identified for these losses, which were associated with broader market weakness and fearful sentiment.

The Fear & Greed Index stood at 29, indicating fear. Bitcoin dominance remained approximately 60.2% as the broader market moved lower.

Recent coverage included Bitcoin trading below $74,000 during a wider market decline, OKX publishing an asset-protection strategy amid industry exploits, and Coinbase launching a national trust company following action by the OCC. Other headlines covered Cardano’s Leios scaling work, a Bitrue study of XRP trading after oversold readings, and Bitcoin cloud-mining applications.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of November 9, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹232.69T ($2.47T), down 4.97% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Pieverse (PIEVERSE) was among the biggest gainers, up 20.61% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Rain (RAIN) was among the biggest decliners, down 15.28% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 29, indicating "Fear" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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