Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.53% to $2.82 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market shows a slight downturn with Bitcoin maintaining its dominance above 59%.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.82T, down 2.53% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.69%, holding 59.2% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +22.2%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -13.8%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 57 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.53% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.82 trillion. This downturn follows a period of relative stability in the broader market.
Bitcoin's price rose by 0.69% to $83,031, while 
Ethereum experienced a minor decline of 0.45%, settling at $2,499.33. Bitcoin's dominance in the market remained strong at approximately 59.2%, indicating continued investor preference for the leading cryptocurrency.
Pearl (PRL) emerged as the biggest gainer with a 22.19% increase, driven by high trading volume, although no specific catalyst was identified. 
Bitway (BTW) also saw significant gains, rising 11.10% to reach an all-time high, while 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) and Optimism (OP) rose 10.04% and 9.40% respectively, likely influenced by broader market sentiment.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 13.81% drop after a substantial 62.56% weekly increase, suggesting profit-taking activity. 
MemeCore (M) and 
Quant (QNT) also declined significantly, falling 9.75% and 9.59% respectively, with no clear single catalyst for their downturns. Grass (GRASS) dropped 9.52% despite recent network growth, indicating broader market conditions may be impacting these assets.
Investor sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a Fear & Greed index of 57, suggesting a cautious optimism among market participants. This sentiment is reflected in Bitcoin's steady performance and continued dominance, which has provided some stability amid the overall market decline.
In related news, recent headlines highlight Bitcoin holders remaining in profit but facing uncertainty around the $80,000 mark. Additionally, Cardano faced a price warning due to whale activity, while the Sui Foundation's $30 million investment in DATA has put the SUI price outlook in focus. Tesla's Bitcoin investment continues to hold significant value, and there are indications of whale activity potentially supporting a Bitcoin price rebound.
Movers in this report
Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 13, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.82T, down 2.53% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 22.19% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 13.81% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 57, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
In the headlines
Not financial advice. This report is for information and education only. Market data is sourced from public APIs (CoinGecko, Binance, DefiLlama) and shown with its capture time; cryptocurrency is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research. Read our methodology.