Crypto Market Cap Dips Slightly to $2.84 Trillion
The overall crypto market sees a minor decline despite Bitcoin and Ethereum both posting gains.
- The total crypto market is worth ₹269.87T, down 0.52% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 2.35%, holding 59.6% of the market.
- Top gainer: Lighter (LIT) +21.6%.
- Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -18.5%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 63 (Greed).
Token Times Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 0.52% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.84 trillion as of the latest data.
Bitcoin and 
Ethereum both recorded gains, with Bitcoin rising by 2.35% to $84,431 and Ethereum increasing by 2.33% to $2,491.38, contributing to Bitcoin's dominance which now stands at approximately 59.6%.
Lighter (LIT) emerged as the top gainer with a 21.55% increase, attributed to its new partnership with Robinhood Wallet, while 
Grass (GRASS) rose by 16.24% amid the broader market uptrend.
The biggest loser was 
Akedo (AKE), which saw a decline of 18.46%, moving against the overall market trend, while Quack AI (Q) fell by 9.19%, likely influenced by broader market sentiment.
Market sentiment remains in the 'Greed' zone with a Fear & Greed index of 63, indicating a relatively positive investor outlook despite the slight dip in market cap.
In other news, the US Bank's new stablecoin initiative and Circle's tokenized stock market cap reaching $4.4 billion were notable headlines, suggesting continued institutional interest in crypto and blockchain innovations.
Movers in this report
Lighter LIT—▲ 21.55%Grass GRASS—▲ 16.24%
Ethena ENA—▲ 12.84%
Zcash ZEC—▲ 12.19%
XDC Network XDC—▲ 9.58%Akedo AKE—▼ 18.46%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 21, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹269.87T ($2.84T), down 0.52% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Lighter (LIT) was among the biggest gainers, up 21.55% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 18.46% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 63, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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