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The crypto market was little changed over the past 24 hours. Total market value moved +0.1% to $2.81 trillion as of 13:00 UTC on Monday, October 12, 2026. Bitcoin traded at $83,311 (+0.2%) and Ether at $2,542 (+1.5%). 37 of the 50 largest coins were higher, and the median move was +1.2%.
Why is crypto flat today? What the numbers show
- Breadth. There was no clear direction: 37 of 50 large coins rose and 13 fell, so gains in some coins offset losses in others.
- Bitcoin versus altcoins. 34 of the other 49 large coins did better than Bitcoin, a sign of appetite for smaller, riskier assets. Bitcoin dominance stands at 59.3%, and Ether outperformed Bitcoin by 1.3 percentage points.
- Trading activity. 24-hour volume across the market was $68.9 billion, up 68.2% 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 $82,698 (12:58 UTC) to $84,227 (07:15 UTC), 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 | 7,811.54 | +0.6% | Oct 9 |
| Nasdaq Composite | 27,366.17 | +0.6% | Oct 9 |
| US dollar index | 102.42 | +0.2% | Oct 12 |
| Gold | 4,189.20 | -0.6% | Oct 12 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.242% | +0.9 bp | Oct 9 |
Biggest movers in the top 50
Gainers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Computer (ICP) | $3.40 | +10.8% | +1.4% |
| Algorand (ALGO) | $0.1285 | +8.9% | -1.9% |
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | $5.64 | +6.8% | +12.6% |
| Venice Token (VVV) | $24.07 | +6.1% | -18.6% |
| Avalanche (AVAX) | $10.99 | +5.7% | -0.1% |
Losers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quant (QNT) | $232.01 | -4.3% | -8.6% |
| Arbitrum (ARB) | $0.1933 | -3.8% | -6.7% |
| Worldcoin (WLD) | $0.5388 | -3.1% | -6.1% |
| Gram (prev. Toncoin) (GRAM) | $1.40 | -2.9% | -9.1% |
| Jupiter (JUP) | $0.3554 | -2.0% | +5.8% |
The stories behind today’s moves
What CoinPulseHQ reported in the past 24 hours:
- Ether ETFs Shed $542.1M in Worst Week Since January — US spot Ether ETFs lost $542.1M in the week ended Oct 9, their worst week since January, with BlackRock's ETHA accounting for 88% of redemptions.
- Starknet Jumps 88% as Mina Protocol Falls 47% in Crypto Week — Starknet gained 88% while Mina Protocol fell 47% in a volatile week, per Ambcrypto's Oct. 11 review of crypto winners and losers.
- Bitcoin Drops 4% as Analysts Split on Capitulation Risk — Bitcoin fell over 4% this week, sparking capitulation fears that clash with Santiment data showing $3.3B in net realized profits since October 2.
- Tron post-quantum signatures live on Nile testnet, Sun says — Justin Sun says Tron's post-quantum signatures are testnet-ready and can go live on mainnet anytime, with governance approval still required.
- Meanwhile raises $37.5M as Bitcoin life insurance demand grows — Meanwhile raised $37.5M led by Bain Capital Crypto, pushing total funding above $180M as demand grows for Bitcoin life insurance in Asia, Europe and the Midd…
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 $82.7K as Worldcoin 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.
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How this report is made
CoinPulseHQ calculates every figure in this report from CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko market data recorded at 13:00 UTC on Monday, October 12, 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.