Bitcoin Towers Over Crypto Market on Thursday Evening

Cryptocurrency markets were mixed on Thursday evening, October 1, 2026. However, one standout performer was Bitcoin.

The leading cryptocurrency rose by 1.14% to $84,516.20, significantly outpacing its peers and providing some support to market sentiment. Ethereum inched higher by a more modest 0.26% to $2,691.22, while BNB edged up 0.16% to $769.61.

XRP also saw a slight gain of 0.11%, closing the session at $1.49. On the other hand, several altcoins struggled, with Solana falling by 0.37% to $117.57 and Dogecoin declining by 0.59% to $0.09.

The divergence between Bitcoin's relative strength and the softness across several altcoins suggests a cautious mood among traders as they close out the first day of October.