Crypto Market Cap Drops 1.99% to $2.92 Trillion
The cryptocurrency market remains relatively flat amid mixed performance across major assets and a 'Greed' sentiment level.
- The total crypto market is worth $2.92T, down 1.99% in 24 hours.
- Bitcoin is up 0.02%, holding 58.7% of the market.
- Top gainer: Pearl (PRL) +18.1%.
- Biggest drop: Akedo (AKE) -10.0%.
- Sentiment: Fear & Greed at 70 (Greed).
TLT Market Desk — The total cryptocurrency market capitalization decreased by 1.99% over the past 24 hours, settling at $2.92 trillion. This decline marks a slight downturn after recent periods of relative stability.
Bitcoin's price showed minimal movement, rising just 0.02% to $85,222, while its market dominance remained strong at approximately 58.7%. 
Ethereum also experienced a minor decline of 0.04%, settling at $2,695.97.
Among the biggest gainers, 
Pearl (PRL) led with an 18.06% increase, though no specific catalyst was identified for its independent movement. 
Cardano (ADA) rose by 6.50%, outperforming the broader market, while 
Lighter (LIT) and 
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) saw gains of 8.06% and 7.55% respectively, likely influenced by general market sentiment.
Akedo (AKE) was the largest loser, dropping 10.02%, with the decline attributed to broader market sentiment rather than any specific news. 
Starknet (STRK) and Monero (MON) also fell by 9.05% and 5.70% respectively, with their movements similarly linked to overall market conditions.
The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 70, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment level. This suggests that despite the slight downturn, investor sentiment remains relatively positive.
In other news, the U.S. CFTC has joined the SEC in proposing new crypto regulations, though a gap in spot-market oversight persists. Meanwhile, NYSE's owner and OKX are collaborating on 24/7 tokenized stock trading using Uniswap, and Coinbase has significantly reduced its AI support case resolution time.
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Frequently asked
What is the total crypto market cap today?
As of October 5, 2026, the total cryptocurrency market capitalisation is $2.92T, down 1.99% over the last 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency gained the most in this report?
Pearl (PRL) was among the biggest gainers, up 18.06% in 24 hours.
Which cryptocurrency fell the most in this report?
Akedo (AKE) was among the biggest decliners, down 10.02% in 24 hours.
What is the crypto Fear and Greed Index right now?
The Fear & Greed Index reads 70, indicating "Greed" — a gauge of overall market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed).
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