Pepe Coin Surges 5.57% as Bitcoin and Market Cap Decline
Pepe Coin emerged as the top gainer with a 5.57% price increase while Bitcoin and the overall crypto market cap fell on October 29, 2026.
Pepe Coin emerged as the top gainer with a 5.57% price increase while Bitcoin and the overall crypto market cap fell on October 29, 2026. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹73,26,916 ($76,889.00), up 0.3% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by CoinCodex, with live market data added, as of Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:01 UTC.
The surge in Pepe Coin's price demonstrates continued interest in meme coins despite broader market downturns, while Bitcoin's decline reflects ongoing volatility in the flagship cryptocurrency.
- Pepe Coin price rose 5.57% in the last 24 hours.
- Bitcoin dropped 0.82% over the same period.
- Total crypto market cap decreased by 1.83% to $2.65 trillion.
- XRP ETFs saw highest inflows of October 2026.
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- Pepe Coin Surges 5.57% as Bitcoin and Market Cap Decline — this brief
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On October 29, 2026, Pepe Coin emerged as the top gainer among major cryptocurrencies, with its price increasing by 5.57% according to CoinCodex and The Crypto Basic. This surge in Pepe Coin's price occurred amidst a broader market downturn, highlighting the continued interest in meme coins despite volatility in the crypto market.
Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, experienced a decline of 0.82% over the last 24 hours, with its price dropping to $76,651. This decline contributed to a decrease in the total crypto market cap, which fell by 1.83% to $2.65 trillion. The overall market sentiment, as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index, remained in the 'Fear' zone at 30, suggesting cautious investor sentiment.
In other market movements, 
XRP ETFs recorded their largest daily inflows of October 2026 on October 29, with the Franklin XRP ETF attracting the most capital, as reported by The Crypto Basic. This suggests increased institutional interest in XRP, potentially driven by expectations of positive regulatory developments or market opportunities.
The broader market context shows a mixed picture, with 
Shiba Inu (SHIB) also seeing a modest gain of 1.92% over the last 24 hours, while XRP experienced a slight decline of 0.27%. The market cap of Shiba Inu stands at $2.81 billion, while XRP's market cap is $79.24 billion.
The decline in Bitcoin's price and the overall market cap, coupled with the rise of Pepe Coin, indicate a complex market environment where both speculative and institutional investment trends are at play. Investors will be watching for further developments in XRP ETF inflows and any signs of a broader market recovery.
Since this brief published about 41 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹73,04,235.98$76,651.00 to ₹73,26,915.51$76,889.00 — +0.31%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
Will Bitcoin dip to $75,000 in October?
Crowd-implied probability on Polymarket, ₹38.02M 24h volume, resolves Nov 1 — snapshotted when this brief published (Oct 30 22:05 UTC). A market price reflects what traders collectively expect; it is not a forecast by Token Times and will have moved since. View the market ↗
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.00M (about $76,889.00), down 2.5% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.1% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Pepe Coin Surges 5.57% as Bitcoin and Market Cap Decline — questions & answers
Why did Pepe Coin's price increase?
The increase in Pepe Coin's price likely reflects continued interest in meme coins, driven by social media trends and community engagement.
What caused the decline in Bitcoin's price?
Bitcoin's price decline may be due to broader market volatility and cautious investor sentiment, as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index.
Why are XRP ETFs significant?
XRP ETFs are significant because they indicate institutional interest in XRP, which could be influenced by expectations of regulatory changes or market opportunities.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.00M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $76,889.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.31% since this brief first published — trading at ₹73,26,916 ($76,889.00) now versus ₹73,04,236 ($76,651.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CoinCodex. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.