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Crypto Market Cap Drops 5.54% to $2.71 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid a neutral investor sentiment.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth R$13.67T, em queda de 5.54% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is down 2.34%, holding 60.0% do mercado.
  • Top gainer: Akedo (AKE) +12.4%.
  • Biggest drop: Bitway (BTW) -18.3%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 53 (Neutro).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell by 5.54% over the past 24 hours, dropping to $2.71 trillion as of the latest data. This decline reflects a broader market correction affecting most major digital assets.

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, decreased by 2.34% to $81,183, while its dominance remained strong at approximately 60.0%. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, saw a more pronounced decline of 4.76%, settling at $2,373.01.

Akedo (AKE) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 12.39%. This increase appears to be driven by broader market dynamics rather than any specific news or developments related to the token.

Bitway (BTW) led the losers with a drop of 18.33%, likely due to profit-taking following a period of strong gains and unfavorable market conditions. Other notable declines included Pump.fun (PUMP) at -14.55% and Derive (DRV) at -13.39%, both attributed to the prevailing negative sentiment and market downturn.

Investor sentiment remained in the 'Neutral' zone, with the Fear & Greed Index at 53. Despite the market downturn, this suggests a lack of extreme fear or excessive optimism among investors. Bitcoin's dominance at 60.0% indicates that it continues to be the primary driver of market movements.

In other news, Coinbase highlighted the long timeline for Bitcoin's post-quantum transition, while Thai authorities launched an investigation into local digital asset firms. Additionally, Brooklyn prosecutors dismantled a crypto scam targeting Russian speakers, and there were calls for increased U.S. oversight of trading platforms.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of 15 de outubro de 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is R$13.67T ($2.71T), em queda de 5.54% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest gainers, up 12.39% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

Bitway (BTW) was among the biggest decliners, down 18.33% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 53, indicating "Neutro" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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