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Crypto is down today. Total market value fell 1.4% in 24 hours to $2.79 trillion as of 13:00 UTC on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Bitcoin traded at $82,348 (-1.5%) and Ether at $2,534 (-1.8%). 10 of the 50 largest coins were higher, and the median move was -1.5%.
Why is crypto down today? What the numbers show
- Breadth. The move was broad: 40 of 50 large coins fell, so selling was market-wide rather than limited to one coin.
- Bitcoin versus altcoins. 24 of the other 49 large coins beat Bitcoin, so leadership was split. Bitcoin dominance stands at 59.2%, and Ether underperformed Bitcoin by 0.3 percentage points.
- Trading activity. 24-hour volume across the market was $93.0 billion, down 5.0% 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 $82,187 (12:50 UTC) to $83,562 (16:20 UTC, Oct 7), 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):
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| Market | Level | Change | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,801.77 | -0.2% | Oct 7 |
| Nasdaq Composite | 27,538.69 | -0.2% | Oct 7 |
| US dollar index | 102.38 | +0.1% | Oct 8 |
| Gold | 4,142.20 | +0.0% | Oct 8 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 5.318% | +4.1 bp | Oct 8 |
The Nasdaq fell 0.2% in its latest session, so crypto moved in the same direction as tech stocks. That points to a broad shift in risk appetite rather than a crypto-only story.
Biggest movers in the top 50
Gainers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter (JUP) | $0.3691 | +14.8% | +13.8% |
| Algorand (ALGO) | $0.1315 | +12.6% | +3.1% |
| Ondo (ONDO) | $0.4791 | +3.1% | -4.4% |
| World Liberty Financial (WLFI) | $0.05547 | +2.0% | +0.3% |
| MemeCore (M) | $1.05 | +1.5% | +2.1% |
Losers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Token (VVV) | $23.45 | -10.8% | -15.4% |
| Pump.fun (PUMP) | $0.00572 | -10.6% | +0.6% |
| Zcash (ZEC) | $1,204 | -7.9% | -14.6% |
| OKB (OKB) | $124.05 | -6.3% | +2.6% |
| Ethena (ENA) | $0.2163 | -6.3% | -16.9% |
The stories behind today’s moves
What CoinPulseHQ reported in the past 24 hours:
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- Tether Signs Kazakhstan MoU for Tenge Stablecoin Study — Tether signed an October 7, 2026 memorandum with Kazakhstan's central bank and Alatau City Authority to explore a tenge stablecoin and tokenized assets.
- CFTC Opens Consultation on Federal Rules for Retail Crypto — The CFTC opened a consultation on October 5, 2026 on a federal framework for retail crypto transactions, while the SEC advances on custody and tokenization.
- Binance BTC outflows hit 23,137 in a week, most since 2023 — Binance net Bitcoin outflows hit 23,137 BTC in the week through Sept. 27, the largest since June 2023, as whale stablecoin inflows rose 40%.
- Europol Flags Crypto Wallet Keys as Quantum Computing Risk — Europol's EC3 published two reports on Oct. 7 urging crypto firms to start post-quantum migration, flagging wallet keys as the main exposure point.
- Conduit Sues Tether Over $2.76M USDT Frozen Since 2025 — Conduit Technology sued Tether over $2.76M in frozen USDT, claiming the T3 Financial Crime Unit locked its treasury wallet without a police request.
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 3.2% to $83.4K. 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.
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 8, 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.