Crypto Market Cap Drops 5.32% to $2.83 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market experiences a broad downturn amid a 5.32% decline in total market capitalization.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.83T, down 5.32% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is down 2.60%, holding 59.2% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +13.8%.
- Biggest drop: Mantle (MNT) -9.6%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 71 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market cap fell by 5.32% over the past 24 hours, dropping to $2.83 trillion as of the latest data snapshot.
Bitcoin's price decreased by 2.60% to $83,749, while 
Ethereum saw a more pronounced decline of 4.18%, settling at $2,596.42. Bitcoin's dominance remained strong at approximately 59.2%.
Pearl (PRL) was the only notable gainer, rising by 13.76%. This move occurred against the broader market trend, although no specific catalyst has been identified for the price increase.
The biggest losers included 
Mantle (MNT), 
Uniswap (UNI), 
Polkadot (DOT), and 
Filecoin (FIL), which declined by 9.63%, 9.09%, 9.02%, and 8.98% respectively. These declines are in line with the overall market downturn.
Market sentiment remains in 'Greed' territory with a score of 71 on the Fear & Greed Index, indicating a cautious but not yet fearful investor outlook. Bitcoin's dominance at 59.2% suggests it continues to be the market leader despite the downturn.
In other news, Ledger has introduced Bitcoin-backed loans through Morpho to its wallet app, and prosecutors cited the Bitcoin Fog ruling in a legal challenge by Roman Storm. These developments highlight ongoing regulatory and product advancements in the crypto space.
Movers in this report
Pearl PRL▲ 13.76%Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 7, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.83T, down 5.32% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 13.76% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Mantle (MNT) was among the biggest decliners, down 9.63% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 71, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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