Crypto Market Tops $2.62T with Fear and Greed Index in 'Greed' Zone

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has surpassed $2.62 trillion on April 23, 2026, according to recent data. This significant milestone is accompanied by a move into the 'Greed' zone for the Fear and Greed Index.

BTC posted a modest 24-hour gain of around 0.68% within this broader trend, with its market cap hovering near $1.55 trillion at the time of writing. This represents approximately 59% of the total crypto market.

Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) also appeared on CoinGecko's trending list alongside Bitcoin during the analysis period. DeFi total value locked increased, although specific figures were not available from primary sources in this window. NFT sales saw a similar upward trend, reinforcing the overall risk-on tone.

The spot Ethereum ETFs attracted around $495.75 million in net inflows thus far in April 2026, with this figure approaching $500 million for the month. This data suggests that institutional buyers remained active through the first three weeks of April, even as Bitcoin experienced brief pullbacks below $79,000.