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Crypto Market Cap Drops 2.52% to $2.83 Trillion

The cryptocurrency market experiences a slight downturn amid mixed performance from major assets and notable volatility among altcoins.

Key takeaways
  • The total crypto market is worth R$14.25T, em queda de 2.52% in 24 hours.
  • Bitcoin is up 0.79%, holding 59.3% do mercado.
  • Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +28.3%.
  • Biggest drop: LayerZero (ZRO) -11.6%.
  • Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 57 (Ganância).

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 2.52% over the past 24 hours, falling to $2.83 trillion as of October 13, 2026. This decline marks a relatively flat period for the market, with no single catalyst identified for the downturn.

Bitcoin's price rose by 0.79% to $83,437, maintaining its dominance at approximately 59.3% of the total market cap. Meanwhile, Ethereum experienced a slight decline of 0.55%, dropping to $2,517.36, reflecting a mixed performance between the two leading cryptocurrencies.

Pearl (PRL) emerged as the biggest gainer, rising by 28.28% amid high trading volume, although no specific catalyst was identified. Bitway (BTW) also saw significant gains, increasing by 10.84% and reaching an all-time high, likely driven by its recent milestone.

LayerZero (ZRO) led the losers with a decline of 11.56%, attributed to negative market sentiment specific to the coin. Pyth Network (PYTH) and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) followed, dropping by 11.45% and 10.38% respectively, with their declines linked to broader market sentiment and negative sentiment specific to each coin.

The overall market sentiment, as measured by the Fear & Greed Index, remains in 'Greed' territory at 57, indicating a cautious optimism despite the market cap decline. Bitcoin's dominance at 59.3% suggests relative stability compared to altcoins.

Recent news includes Coinbase's preparations for post-quantum security threats in the Bitcoin ecosystem and Binance's decision to shut down its mining pool after a six-year run. Additionally, Ripple has partnered with Stripe-owned Privy to integrate embedded wallets into the XRP Ledger, and Uniswap is seeing a resurgence in retail demand.

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Frequently asked

What is the total crypto market cap today?

As of 13 de outubro de 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is R$14.25T ($2.83T), em queda de 2.52% over the last 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?

Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 28.28% in 24 hours.

Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?

LayerZero (ZRO) was among the biggest decliners, down 11.56% in 24 hours.

What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?

The Fear & Greed Index reads 57, indicating "Ganância" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).

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