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Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.03% to $2.76 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market shows a slight decline amid mixed performance from major assets and a neutral investor sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth ₹261.63T, down 2.03% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.58%, holding 59.4% of the market.
  • Top gainer: Irys (IRYS) +515.1%.
  • Biggest drop: Quack AI (Q) -8.8%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 50 (Neutral).

The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 2.03% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.76 trillion. This decline indicates a period of consolidation following recent market movements.

Bitcoin's price rose by 0.58% to $81,654, while Ethereum saw a more substantial increase of 1.25% to $2,405.66. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.4%, reflecting its continued influence on the overall market direction.

Irys (IRYS) emerged as the top gainer with a 515.13% increase, driven by broader market dynamics and speculative trading. Akedo (AKE) followed with a 20.33% gain due to a significant token unlock event, while Collector Crypt (CARDS) and Pepe (PEPE) also posted notable increases of 11.77% and 10.01%, respectively.

On the losing side, Quack AI (Q) and Pearl (PEARL) experienced declines of 8.76% and 8.74%, respectively, primarily due to broader market sentiment and recent volatility. Lighter (LIT) also dropped by 7.23%, despite the relatively flat performance of the broader market.

Investor sentiment remained neutral, with the Fear & Greed Index at 50. This indicates a balanced market environment where neither extreme fear nor excessive optimism is prevalent.

In recent news, Initia halted its network following a security incident involving token minting by an attacker. Meanwhile, Lido Lend introduced turbulence controls, and XRP's price was forecasted to reach $1.80 by the end of the year. Additionally, Malaysia and Thailand joined Singapore's BLOOM initiative, highlighting growing interest in cross-border digital currency solutions.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of October 23, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is ₹261.63T ($2.76T), down 2.03% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Irys (IRYS) was among the biggest gainers, up 515.13% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Quack AI (Q) was among the biggest decliners, down 8.76% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 50, indicating "Neutral" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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