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Crypto is down today. Total market value fell 1.8% in 24 hours to $2.50 trillion as of 13:00 UTC on Monday, November 9, 2026. Bitcoin traded at $74,694 (-1.5%) and Ether at $2,121 (-5.1%). 17 of the 50 largest coins were higher, and the median move was -1.0%.
Why is crypto down today? What the numbers show
- Breadth. Breadth was mixed: 17 of 50 large coins rose and 33 fell, so the headline move was driven by a few large assets rather than the whole market.
- 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 60.2%, and Ether underperformed Bitcoin by 3.6 percentage points.
- Trading activity. 24-hour volume across the market was $74.1 billion, up 158.3% on the previous day. A price move on sharply higher volume carries more weight than one on thin trading.
- Bitcoin’s 24-hour range. From $73,728 (08:05 UTC) to $76,073 (13:20 UTC, Nov 8), a 3.2% 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 $81.6K as MemeCore Jumps 14%
| Market | Level | Change | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,376.86 | +0.3% | Nov 6 |
| Nasdaq Composite | 24,579.43 | +1.1% | Nov 6 |
| US dollar index | 101.85 | -0.4% | Nov 9 |
| Gold | 4,131.70 | +1.4% | Nov 9 |
| US 10-year Treasury yield | 4.857% | -0.2 bp | Nov 9 |
The Nasdaq rose 1.1% in its latest session, so crypto moved against tech stocks. That points to a crypto-specific driver rather than a broad shift in risk appetite; see the stories below.
Biggest movers in the top 50
Gainers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrum (ARB) | $0.1832 | +8.4% | +15.7% |
| Avalanche (AVAX) | $8.40 | +3.0% | -2.1% |
| Hedera (HBAR) | $0.06857 | +2.7% | -3.4% |
| Aave (AAVE) | $133.70 | +2.7% | +1.8% |
| JUST (JST) | $0.146 | +2.3% | +4.0% |
Losers
| Coin | Price | 24 hours | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster (ASTER) | $0.6403 | -5.7% | -8.2% |
| XRP (XRP) | $1.10 | -5.1% | -11.7% |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $2,121 | -5.1% | -7.1% |
| Hyperliquid (HYPE) | $73.63 | -4.6% | -13.7% |
| OKB (OKB) | $97.96 | -3.9% | -12.2% |
The stories behind today’s moves
What CoinPulseHQ reported in the past 24 hours:
- Galaxy: Democrats’ Sweep Hands Warren, Waters Crypto Panels — Galaxy Research warns Democrats' sweep of both chambers puts Warren and Waters atop key committees and dims prospects for major crypto legislation.
- Ex-FBI agent pleads guilty to stealing $2.47M in crypto — Ex-FBI agent Patrick Yaroch pleaded guilty to stealing $2,474,380.66 in crypto from 35 FBI investigations; sentencing is set for March 4, 2027.
- WLFI buyback launched after token hits record low of $0.0435 — World Liberty Financial launched a WLFI buyback after the token fell to an all-time low of $0.0435 following Democratic midterm wins.
- Shibarium X Account Silent Since July 13 as Community Seeks Answers — Shibarium's official X account has been silent since July 13, 2026, as the Shiba Inu community presses for answers on reindexing and account control.
- Musk and CZ Reject Viral Binance Withdrawal Claim — Elon Musk denied a viral X post claiming he urged Binance users to move funds, after Changpeng Zhao called it fabricated and cited an AI check.
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, Nov 7, 2026: Bitcoin Steady Near $75.9K as Quant Jumps 3%. 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 Monday, November 9, 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.