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The crypto market was little changed over the past 24 hours. Total market value moved -0.8% to $2.68 trillion as of 13:00 UTC on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Bitcoin traded at $79,942 (-0.8%) and Ether at $2,318 (-0.8%). 20 of the 50 largest coins were higher, and the median move was -0.5%.
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. 31 of the other 49 large coins did better than Bitcoin, a sign of appetite for smaller, riskier assets. Bitcoin dominance stands at 60.0%, and Ether outperformed Bitcoin by 0.1 percentage points.
- Trading activity. 24-hour volume across the market was $71.5 billion, up 16.7% 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 $79,636 (02:45 UTC) to $81,583 (20:05 UTC, Oct 28), a 2.4% 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 | 7,743.98 | +0.3% | Oct 28 |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,549.85 | +0.3% | Oct 28 |
| US dollar index | 102.29 | +0.1% | Oct 29 |
| Gold | 4,033.50 | -0.5% | Oct 29 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.003% | -4.2 bp | Oct 29 |
Biggest movers in the top 50
Gainers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperliquid (HYPE) | $88.72 | +10.1% | +13.5% |
| Arbitrum (ARB) | $0.1701 | +3.0% | -8.3% |
| Pump.fun (PUMP) | $0.004376 | +2.9% | -8.7% |
| Canton (CC) | $0.1005 | +2.9% | -2.3% |
| Uniswap (UNI) | $7.20 | +2.6% | +1.6% |
Losers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Cash (BCH) | $278.59 | -5.9% | +1.1% |
| Mantle (MNT) | $0.4969 | -4.9% | -7.4% |
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | $4.44 | -3.6% | -11.5% |
| Venice Token (VVV) | $23.48 | -3.4% | -14.2% |
| MemeCore (M) | $1.06 | -3.1% | +17.1% |
The stories behind today’s moves
What CoinPulseHQ reported in the past 24 hours:
- Bitcoin ETFs Draw $176M Inflow as October Outflows Shrink to $26M — US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $176M net inflows Tuesday after $286M over two days, narrowing October outflows to $26M as Ether ETF withdrawals persist.
- Glassnode sees Bitcoin selling risk above $85K resistance — Glassnode flags $85K as heavy Bitcoin resistance where long-term holders hold roughly 4M BTC; support clusters near $77K-$79K as volatility hits 2023 lows.
- Bitwise Lifts Bitcoin 2036 Target to $1.6 Million — Bitwise raised its 2036 Bitcoin target to about $1.6M at a 34.3% CAGR, with a $130,686 bear case and $3.67M bull case, per its 2027 long-term assumptions.
- Robinhood Q3 crypto revenue climbs 20% as HOOD slides on miss — Robinhood Q3 crypto revenue rose 20% to $120M on Robinhood Chain and prediction markets, but HOOD fell on a revenue and EPS miss.
- USAT stablecoin: legal guide says OCC approval not yet granted — Legal guide warns USAT is not yet GENIUS Act-approved: Anchorage issues it, Tether only licenses IP, and OCC applications open Jan 18, 2027.
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 $80.6K as Pepe Jumps 13%. 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 Thursday, October 29, 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.