Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.62% to $2.75 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets and fluctuating sentiment.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹261.66T, down 2.62% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.30%, holding 59.4% of the market.
- Top gainer: Quack AI (Q) +119.9%.
- Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -7.1%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 55 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 2.62% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.75 trillion as of the latest data snapshot.
Bitcoin's price rose by 0.30% to $81,330, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.4%, while 
Ethereum also saw a modest gain of 0.22% to reach $2,411.39.
Quack AI (Q) emerged as the top gainer with a 119.89% increase, attributed to broader market sentiment and speculation, followed by 
Bitway (BTW) with a 36.16% rise, though no specific catalyst was identified.
Starknet (STRK) led the losers with a 7.08% decline, likely due to recent liquidations and negative market sentiment, while 
Stacks (STX) and 
LayerZero (ZRO) also fell by 6.87% and 6.73% respectively, with technical factors and broader market conditions cited as contributing factors.
The overall market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a Fear & Greed index of 55, indicating a cautious optimism despite the slight downturn in market cap.
In other news, Bitcoin holders have reduced exchange transfers as large transactions totaling $307 million were recorded, while the XRP Ledger is nearing an October 23 upgrade amid falling lending votes.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 17, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹261.66T ($2.75T), down 2.62% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest gainers, up 119.89% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 7.08% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 55, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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