Crypto Market Weakens Amidst Price Declines, Top Gainers Include Dolphin and GRX Chain

The global cryptocurrency market saw a decline in prices on October 3, 2026, with the market cap falling 0.6% to $2.97 trillion. Total trading volume, however, increased to $122 billion. Bitcoin's dominance rose to 57.2%, while Ethereum held an 11% share of the market.

The top three gainers in the 24-hour period were Dolphin, GRX Chain, and The Sandbox, with their prices surging 128.7%, 62.1%, and 50.7% respectively. In contrast, the top three losers were Lobster, Blast, and Moonriver, with their prices falling 29.4%, 41.8%, and 38.9% respectively.

The stablecoin market capitalization reached $292.9 billion, up 0.1% over 24 hours, while the DeFi market capitalization declined 1.1% to $86.6 billion. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index stood at 67, indicating a sentiment of Greed.