The total crypto market capitalisation stands at $2.79T (-1.43% over 24 hours) with $79.15B in 24-hour trading volume. Bitcoin trades at $82,614 (+1.14%), while Ethereum changes hands at $2,436 (+1.75%). 68 of the top 100 non-stablecoin assets are green on the day. The strongest large-cap mover is Bitway (BTW), up +17.20%.
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index reads 63 (Greed), compared with 62 a week ago. Bitcoin perpetual funding is 0.0054% per 8 hours (longs paying shorts), with open interest of $2.46B on OKX.
Key numbers
| Total market cap | $2.79T (-1.43%) |
|---|---|
| 24h volume | $79.15B |
| Bitcoin dominance | 59.5% |
| Ethereum dominance | 10.7% |
| Fear & Greed | 63 — Greed |
| BTC funding / open interest | 0.0054% / $2.46B |
Bitcoin and Ethereum
Bitcoin is -1.30% over seven days and +1.14% on the day, trading between $80,117 and $83,394 this week. Ethereum is -3.02% on the week; the ETH/BTC ratio sits at 0.02948.
Top gainers and losers (top 100)
| Top gainers | Price | 24h | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitway BTW | $2.06 | +17.20% | $24.10M |
| Pearl PEARL | $2.21 | +12.90% | $9.93M |
| Rain RAIN | $0.009373 | +12.34% | $17.95M |
| Zcash ZEC | $1,256 | +10.66% | $1.06B |
| LayerZero ZRO | $2.02 | +10.61% | $121.82M |
| Top losers | Price | 24h | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpho MORPHO | $2.29 | -6.74% | $28.50M |
| Arbitrum ARB | $0.1876 | -5.27% | $266.48M |
| Monero XMR | $578.20 | -4.21% | $186.98M |
| Midnight NIGHT | $0.0394 | -1.27% | $13.69M |
| Cosmos Hub ATOM | $1.74 | -0.74% | $44.70M |
Macro backdrop
- S&P 500: 7,712.57 (+0.28%)
- Nasdaq 100: 29,490.28 (-0.13%)
- Dollar Index: 101.81 (+0.08%)
- Gold: $4,114 (-0.27%)
- VIX: 17.31 (-6.13%)
- US Treasuries: the 10-year yields 5.13% and the 2-year 4.79%, a 2s10s spread of 33 bp (positively sloped curve).
Economic calendar today
- 06:00 UTC · GBP — CPI y/y (High impact, forecast 3.4%, previous 3.1%)
- 13:00 UTC · GBP — BOE Gov Bailey Speaks (Medium impact)
- 21:45 UTC · NZD — CPI q/q (High impact, forecast 0.8%, previous 1.5%)
Headlines to watch
- Here’s what happened in crypto today — Cointelegraph
- Malaysia central bank launches DLT platform for tokenized bonds — Cointelegraph
- Ripple brings Wall Street into 24/7 stock bets, but HSBC warns markets are still thin — CoinDesk
- What could send Bitcoin’s price SKY HIGH? Michael Saylor reveals the biggest bull catalysts ahead: — Moomoo
- Tech giants rush to block 8 eMudhra certs that could enable fake sites — Cointelegraph
- Munger Protégé Li Lu Calls Crypto “Fundamentally Bogus” and Predicts Its Demise — Yahoo Finance
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This report is generated automatically from market data at 06:30 UTC on October 21, 2026. It is for information only and is not financial advice.
Questions traders ask
What was the crypto market cap on October 21, 2026?
The total crypto market cap was $2.79T on October 21, 2026, a -1.43% change over 24 hours.
What was the Bitcoin price on October 21, 2026?
Bitcoin traded at $82,614 on October 21, 2026 (+1.14% over 24 hours).
What was the Ethereum price on October 21, 2026?
Ethereum traded at $2,436 on October 21, 2026 (+1.75% over 24 hours).
Which coin gained the most on October 21, 2026?
BTW was the top gainer among the top 100 coins on October 21, 2026, up 17.20%.
How often does BProud publish this report?
Every day. Each report covers the market cap, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the top gainers and losers, the macro backdrop and the economic calendar. Live prices are on the BProud dashboard.
