Global Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.96 Trillion as Bitcoin and Ethereum Rise

The global crypto market cap rose 0.2% to $2.96 trillion on October 1, 2026, while Bitcoin and Ethereum edged higher in price.

Total trading volume was $108.3 billion, with Bitcoin's dominance at 56.8% and Ethereum holding 11.1%. The largest gainers were Decentralized Identifier (DID) and Optimism Superchain Ecosystem Cryptocurrencies.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index stood at 71, indicating Greed, down from 73 on September 30 but steady over the past week. This suggests that market optimism has cooled slightly, while sentiment remains firmly in the greed zone and strengthened over the month.