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Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.22% to $2.79 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets and varying project-specific catalysts.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth R$14.05T, em queda de 3.22% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 0.45%, holding 59.8% do mercado.
  • Top gainer: Bitway (BTW) +34.9%.
  • Biggest drop: Starknet (STRK) -11.8%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 62 (Ganância).

The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased by 3.22% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.79 trillion. This downturn reflects a broader market adjustment following recent fluctuations.

Bitcoin's price dipped by 0.45% to $83,162, while Ethereum saw a more pronounced decline of 0.71%, settling at $2,494.59. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.8%, indicating its continued influence on market trends.

Bitway (BTW) emerged as the top gainer with a 34.92% increase, driven by significant trading volume and positive market sentiment. Optimism (OP) also performed well, rising by 9.16% due to positive project developments and increased market attention.

Starknet (STRK) led the losers with an 11.83% decline, although it remains up by 56.95% over the past week. Celestia (TIA) and 币安人生 (BinanceLife) also experienced notable drops of 10.14% and 7.39%, respectively, amid a generally flat market.

Market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 62 on the Fear & Greed Index, suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook despite the recent dip. Bitcoin's dominance underscores its role as a market stabilizer during periods of volatility.

In other news, Interactive Brokers has launched Ethereum staking through Zero Hash, indicating growing institutional interest in Ethereum. Meanwhile, Ripple has announced a fourth Korean partner, though the role of XRP remains undefined. These developments highlight ongoing diversification and adoption within the crypto space.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of 14 de outubro de 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is R$14.05T ($2.79T), em queda de 3.22% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest gainers, up 34.92% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Starknet (STRK) was among the biggest decliners, down 11.83% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 62, indicating "Ganância" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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