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The crypto market was little changed over the past 24 hours. Total market value moved 0.0% to $2.68 trillion as of 13:00 UTC on Monday, October 26, 2026. Bitcoin traded at $80,388 (+0.2%) and Ether at $2,331 (+0.2%). 37 of the 50 largest coins were higher, and the median move was +0.7%.
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. 33 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 0.0 percentage points.
- Trading activity. 24-hour volume across the market was $53.6 billion, up 1.6% 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 $79,370 (03:55 UTC) to $80,749 (17:20 UTC, Oct 25), a 1.7% 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):
Also read: Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin Steady Near $83.8K as Quant Jumps 25%
| Market | Level | Change | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,623.68 | -0.5% | Oct 23 |
| Nasdaq Composite | 25,955.34 | -0.2% | Oct 23 |
| US dollar index | 101.89 | +0.1% | Oct 26 |
| Gold | 4,034.10 | +0.7% | Oct 26 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 4.986% | -0.2 bp | Oct 26 |
Biggest movers in the top 50
Gainers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quant (QNT) | $221.71 | +21.6% | +11.6% |
| MemeCore (M) | $0.9939 | +9.1% | +43.4% |
| Ethena (ENA) | $0.2071 | +6.8% | +9.9% |
| Uniswap (UNI) | $7.03 | +4.9% | -4.9% |
| Arbitrum (ARB) | $0.171 | +3.7% | -13.8% |
Losers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe (PEPE) | $0.000004343 | -2.5% | +4.9% |
| Morpho (MORPHO) | $2.03 | -2.4% | -17.9% |
| Monero (XMR) | $591.05 | -2.2% | +0.1% |
| Gram (prev. Toncoin) (GRAM) | $1.22 | -2.1% | -9.1% |
| Worldcoin (WLD) | $0.4413 | -1.7% | -13.3% |
The stories behind today’s moves
What CoinPulseHQ reported in the past 24 hours:
- Ethereum Halts Glamsterdam Hoodi Testnet Over Gas Bugs — Ethereum cancelled the Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet after ChainSecurity found gas-scaling bugs; AI agent message boards are coordinating the fix.
- Ethereum Postpones Glamsterdam Hoodi Test After 13 Contracts Flagged — Ethereum postponed Glamsterdam's Hoodi testnet run after ChainSecurity found 13 contracts at risk; a December mainnet launch is now uncertain.
- Bitcoin ETFs End Two-Week Losing Streak With About $301M Weekly Inflow — US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a two-week losing streak with about $301M in weekly inflows, though October remains down roughly $314M, Decrypt reported.
- PEPE Reclaims $2B Market Cap After 20.6% Weekly Rally — PEPE reclaimed a $2.08B market cap after a 20.6% weekly rally, but rising exchange inflows and resistance near $0.000005 hint at selling pressure.
- Bitcoin ETFs lose $773.5M in two days as whale buying returns — Bitcoin spot ETFs lost $773.5M on Oct 22-23, 2026, as whale holdings and exchange flows pointed to accumulation, Ambcrypto reported.
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 Why Is Crypto Down Today? Bitcoin Falls 1.1% to $80.7K. 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 $81.6K as Pepe Jumps 12%
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 26, 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.