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Crypto Daybook: Market Cap Dips 3.9% as BTC Holds Key Support

Bitcoin and Ethereum face downward pressure as market cap slips 3.9%. Key levels to monitor as volatility unfolds.

Crypto Daybook: Market Cap Dips 3.9% as BTC Holds Key Support



The Overnight Tape

In the past day, crypto’s total market cap has shrunk 3.9%, landing at $2,792.49 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) sits at $83,210.00, down a marginal 0.2%. Ethereum (ETH) dropped more sharply by 2.3% to $2,495.15. Notably, Bitcoin’s dominance is at a solid 59.8%, showing its market grip hasn’t loosened despite volatility.

Key Takeaways

  • Crypto market cap drops 3.9% to hit $2,792.49 billion.
  • Bitcoin’s still holding with a 59.8% dominance despite small dips.
  • Zcash takes a big hit, down 8.4% in just a day.
  • Today’s trading will hinge on BTC and ETH staying above key supports.

Movers & Losers

In the top 10 cryptos, Zcash (ZEC) stands out for all the wrong reasons—it’s fallen 8.4% to $1,200.18 in 24 hours and tumbled 10.9% over the week, pointing to strong bearish sentiment. Meanwhile, Figure Heloc (FIGR_HELOC) sits steady at $1.06 with no daily change and up 3% on the week. a sharp contrast to those diving numbers elsewhere.

Levels We’re Watching

Bitcoin (BTC) has traded between $81,018.00 and $84,074.00 over the last day. Keeping above $81,018 could imply steady support exists—hinting at possible recovery. but slipping below might herald more bearish moves ahead. Ethereum (ETH), meanwhile, traded from $2,411.24 to $2,544.16; hold above that lower number might mean buyers are active there too.

Today’s Question

Can Bitcoin and Ethereum claw back any losses today? Or do they keep sliding?

📊 All data from CoinGecko as of October 13th, 2026 at 11:03 UTC.

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📚 Sources & References

  1. CoinGecko global market data

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