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The crypto market was little changed over the past 24 hours. Total market value moved -0.9% to $2.72 trillion as of 13:00 UTC on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Bitcoin traded at $81,552 (-1.1%) and Ether at $2,392 (-1.2%). 15 of the 50 largest coins were higher, and the median move was -0.8%.
Why is crypto flat today? What the numbers show
- Breadth. There was no clear direction: 15 of 50 large coins rose and 35 fell, so gains in some coins offset losses in others.
- Bitcoin versus altcoins. 31 of the other 49 large coins did better than Bitcoin, a sign of appetite for smaller, riskier assets. Bitcoin dominance stands at 60.1%, and Ether underperformed Bitcoin by 0.1 percentage points.
- Trading activity. 24-hour volume across the market was $63.5 billion, down 6.7% 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 $81,186 (01:15 UTC) to $82,665 (13:05 UTC, Oct 19), 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 | 7,690.73 | +0.4% | Oct 19 |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,430.89 | +1.1% | Oct 19 |
| US dollar index | 101.77 | -0.2% | Oct 20 |
| Gold | 4,138.60 | -0.5% | Oct 20 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.115% | -2.1 bp | Oct 20 |
Biggest movers in the top 50
Gainers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| MemeCore (M) | $0.7989 | +14.2% | -5.0% |
| Worldcoin (WLD) | $0.5498 | +8.4% | +10.2% |
| Jupiter (JUP) | $0.3066 | +3.6% | -5.2% |
| Polkadot (DOT) | $1.14 | +3.5% | -2.2% |
| Monero (XMR) | $607.28 | +3.1% | +15.1% |
Losers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | $4.70 | -5.8% | -6.0% |
| World Liberty Financial (WLFI) | $0.05386 | -5.4% | -5.0% |
| Arbitrum (ARB) | $0.189 | -4.8% | +3.7% |
| Uniswap (UNI) | $7.17 | -3.1% | -1.2% |
| Bittensor (TAO) | $263.66 | -2.9% | -3.7% |
The stories behind today’s moves
What CoinPulseHQ reported in the past 24 hours:
- Two Bitcoin wallets idle 12 years move 417 BTC near $82K — Two Bitcoin wallets idle since about 2013 moved 417 BTC worth $33.85M as BTC traded near $82,000, while Zerohash launched AUTH at Money 20/20.
- France passes crypto-to-stablecoin tax amendment 38-37 — France's National Assembly passed Amendment I-3898 by one vote, 38-37, making crypto-to-stablecoin swaps taxable if the 2027 Finance Bill is enacted.
- Dormant 2013 Bitcoin Wallet Moves $33.4 Million — A Bitcoin address dormant since 2013 moved 411.45 BTC, worth about $33.4 million, and is named in the Noah Doe abandoned-wallet lawsuit.
- Metaplanet wins 93.7% Super League stake in 2,100 BTC deal — Super League stockholders approved Metaplanet's 2,100 BTC investment, giving it a 93.7% stake and a Nasdaq Bitcoin treasury vehicle to trade as Superplanet (…
- Thai Police Arrest Wu Chaoshuai Over $74M Crypto Laundering — Thai immigration police arrested Wu Chaoshuai in Bangkok on October 16, 2026, over an alleged scheme moving $74M through 133 accounts via crypto exchanges.
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 $82.5K as Arbitrum Jumps 9%. 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 Tuesday, October 20, 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.