The crypto market was little changed over the past 24 hours. Total market value moved +0.3% to $2.93 trillion as of 13:00 UTC on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Bitcoin traded at $86,252 (+0.1%) and Ether at $2,713 (-0.1%). 20 of the 50 largest coins were higher, and the median move was -0.3%.
Why is crypto flat today? What the numbers show
- Breadth. There was no clear direction: 20 of 50 large coins rose and 30 fell, so gains in some coins offset losses in others.
- Bitcoin versus altcoins. 18 of the other 49 large coins beat Bitcoin, so leadership was split. Bitcoin dominance stands at 59.1%, and Ether underperformed Bitcoin by 0.3 percentage points.
- Trading activity. 24-hour volume across the market was $75.8 billion, up 11.2% on the previous day. Volume did not change sharply, so the move was not driven by a surge of trading.
- Bitcoin’s 24-hour range. From $85,108 (16:25 UTC, Oct 5) to $86,616 (14:15 UTC, Oct 5), a 1.8% swing. The low came after the high.
Stocks, the dollar and gold
Crypto often trades alongside other risk assets. Latest session for each (the date is the market’s last close or update):
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| Market | Level | Change | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,773.95 | +0.7% | Oct 5 |
| Nasdaq Composite | 27,477.31 | +1.1% | Oct 5 |
| US dollar index | 101.87 | -0.3% | Oct 6 |
| Gold | 4,199.20 | +1.0% | Oct 6 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.273% | -3.8 bp | Oct 6 |
Biggest movers in the top 50
Gainers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKB (OKB) | $139.28 | +9.7% | +14.6% |
| Avalanche (AVAX) | $11.58 | +5.3% | -3.0% |
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | $5.22 | +4.3% | +6.8% |
| Zcash (ZEC) | $1,370 | +2.9% | -5.4% |
| Internet Computer (ICP) | $3.46 | +2.8% | +3.5% |
Losers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky (SKY) | $0.08968 | -9.6% | +7.2% |
| Ethena (ENA) | $0.2405 | -7.7% | -4.9% |
| Venice Token (VVV) | $27.94 | -5.5% | +0.4% |
| MemeCore (M) | $0.9985 | -4.5% | -5.9% |
| Pepe (PEPE) | $0.000004368 | -2.9% | +1.7% |
The stories behind today’s moves
What CoinPulseHQ reported in the past 24 hours:
- SEC Approves Six 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETPs From Volatility Shares — The SEC approved a Cboe BZX rule change for six 3x leveraged Volatility Shares ETPs tracking Bitcoin, Ether, gold, silver, oil and gas, but trading waits on…
- Metaplanet Sells 10,000 Bitcoin, Buys 11,000, Ends Q3 With 44,000 BTC — Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and bought 11,000 back in Q3, ending Sept. 30 with 44,000 BTC to show creditors its treasury is liquid.
- Bitcoin’s 43% Q3 gain faces 5% Treasury yield hurdle — Bitcoin closed Q3 2026 up about 43%, its best third quarter since 2017, but 5% Treasury yields and the Fed's September hike now test the rally.
- China P2P stablecoin wallets grew 43-fold, Chainalysis finds — Chainalysis data shows China's P2P stablecoin wallets grew 43-fold as East Asia's crypto economy hit $1.2 trillion, per Cointelegraph and Cryptobriefing.
- OKXICE Files SEC Notice for 24/7 Tokenized Stock Venue — OKXICE, the OKX and ICE joint venture, notified the SEC it plans a 24/7 tokenized stock venue covering more than 60 US-listed shares under the agency's Innov…
Live prices for the top 50 coins are on our Markets page, and today’s biggest movers are on top crypto gainers and losers. Every daily report is collected on Crypto Market Today, and the previous one is Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin Steady Near $86.1K as Cardano Jumps 11%. For the bigger picture, read our weekly market wraps, and if you are wondering about trading hours, see is the crypto market open on weekends.
Also read: Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin Steady Near $84.0K as Ethena Jumps 15%
How this report is made
CoinPulseHQ calculates every figure in this report from CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko market data recorded at 13:00 UTC on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and stock, dollar, gold and bond levels from CNBC quotes. Stablecoins and wrapped or staked versions of other coins are left out of the rankings. Changes are over the previous 24 hours. The report describes what prices did and which measurable factors moved with them; it does not claim a single cause and does not predict prices. It is not financial advice.