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Crypto Market Cap Dips 0.92% to $2.76 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market shows slight decline amid mixed performance from major assets and varied sector activity.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹262.31T, down 0.92% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.98%, holding 59.6% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Venice Token (VVV) +10.5%.
  • Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -22.6%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 59 (Greed).

The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 0.92% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.76 trillion as of October 19, 2026.

Bitcoin's price rose by 0.98% to $81,969, while Ethereum saw a 1.35% increase to $2,401.58, with Bitcoin's dominance remaining strong at approximately 59.6%.

Venice Token (VVV) emerged as the top gainer with a 10.45% increase, attributed to being named Coin of The Day and positive market sentiment, followed by Curve DAO (CRV) at 9.58%, which also benefited from broader market conditions.

Bitway (BTW) was the biggest loser, dropping 22.63%, though no specific catalyst has been identified for this significant decline.

The Fear & Greed Index stands at 59, indicating a sentiment of Greed, suggesting continued investor confidence despite the overall market cap dip.

Recent headlines include MicroStrategy's expansion of its Bitcoin holdings by 267 BTC and Mesh's partnership with Visa to integrate crypto into everyday payments, reflecting ongoing institutional interest and adoption efforts.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 19, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹262.31T ($2.76T), down 0.92% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Venice Token (VVV) was among the biggest gainers, up 10.45% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 22.63% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 59, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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