Overall Cryptocurrency News, 29 April 2026: The crypto market posted a modest 0.6% drop to $2.64 trillion, led by BTC and ETH fall, while extreme fear at 26 shows traders remain cautious despite selective altcoin momentum.
Source: Forex Factory
The global crypto market today reached a capitalization of $2.64 trillion, with a 0.6% downward trend in the last 24 hours, while total trading volume was recorded at $79.7 billion.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance in the industry remains strong at 56.9%, while Ethereum (ETH) holds 10.7%. The largest gainers in the industry over the past day are Polkadot and XRP Ledger Ecosystem.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis:
(Note: BTC and ETH are often viewed as less volatile historically, but still risky. The data recorded from CoinMarketCap)
Bitcoin (BTC) price today reached $76242, decreased 1.27% in the last 24 hours, with a trading volume of $32.2 billion and a market cap of $1.52 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH) price today is at $2282.3, dipped 1.04% in 24 hours with a trading volume of $12.85 billion and a capitalization of $275.4billion.
Top Trending Crypto Coins Price in 24 Hours:
(Trending data is based on a combination of 24-hour price movement, trading volume, and CoinMarketCap.com trending metrics.)
Bio Protocol price (BIO): $0.03431, down 4.05%, TV: $194.43M.
Humanity Protocol price (H): $0.1745, up 23.59%, TV: $71.9M.
Polyhedra Network price (ZKJ): $0.02121, up 13.76%, TV: $96.64M.
Bittensor price (TAO): $258.06, up 4.02%, TV: $236.05M.
Pharos price (PROS): $0.9096, down 2.95%, TV: $21.76M.
Top 3 Crypto Gainers in 24 hours (Ranked by 24-hour percentage gain):
Humanity Protocol price today (H): $0.1745, climbs 23.60%, trading activity $71.90M.
Pump. fun price today (PUMP): $0.001899, rises 6.97%, trading activity $163.57M.
Pi price today (PI): $0.1985, gains 5.02%, trading activity $44.37M.
Top 3 Crypto Losers in 24 hours (Ranked by 24-hour percentage loss):
DeXe price (DEXE): $12.63, down 11.65%, trading activity around $43.34 million.
Chiliz price (CHZ): $0.04622, lower by 8.25%, with trading volume near $87.67 million.
MemeCore price (M): $3.50, slipped 5.88%, trading activity close to $25.28 million.
Stablecoins and Defi Update:
Stablecoins reflect no change over the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $316 billion and trading volume of $69.7 billion.
The Overall (Defi) Decentralized Finance market declined 0.8% over the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $54.6 billion and trading volume (TV) of $3.77 billion. Defi dominance globally marked 2.1%.
Source: Alternative Me
Today’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 26 (Fear), down from yesterday’s 33 and last week’s 32, signaling weakening sentiment. A sharp drop from last month’s 8 (Extreme Fear) shows slight recovery, but macro uncertainty and volatility continue to pressure investor confidence.
(Note: All of these updates affect traders, as they impact liquidity, sentiment, and potential returns, and thus must be monitored closely.)
1. Bitcoin Wallet Funds Missing: After ASOS co-founder Quentin Griffiths died in Thailand, about $4 million in Bitcoin was transferred from his wallet, with police now investigating suspicious transactions.
2. Tropykus Begins Shutdown Process: Bitcoin lending protocol Tropykus announced shutting down its first version, suspending deposits and loans, urging users to withdraw funds before July 2026, when frontend support ends.
3. Judge Rejects SBF Retrial Request: A U.S. judge denied Sam Bankman-Fried’s retrial request, dismissing his claims of new evidence and calling allegations against prosecutors baseless and inconsistent with facts.
4. New AI-Enabled Bitcoin Wallet Launched: Lightspark CEO David Marcus unveiled a Bitcoin wallet allowing AI agents to transact, marking a step toward automation in crypto payments at the 2026 conference.
5. Prediction Market ETFs Near Launch: Analysts expect prediction markets ETFs to launch soon, with filings targeting U.S. political outcomes and more issuers likely preparing similar products in the coming days.
6. Cryptocurrency OTC Operator Gets Prison Term: A French national received eight years in prison for laundering $470 million via crypto OTC trading, using shell firms and false records to process illegal funds.
7. Coinbase Expands Listing Roadmap: Coinbase added Gensyn to its roadmap and confirmed Virtuals Protocol trading launch, with full availability depending on liquidity and technical readiness across its platforms.
8. PumpFun Burns $370M Tokens: PumpFun destroyed $370 million worth of tokens, about 36% supply, and plans future buybacks, aiming to improve transparency and rebuild market confidence.
9. Monad Account Suspension Issue: Blockchain project Monad’s official account was temporarily suspended, likely due to an error, with the team contacting support and expecting restoration after resolving platform issues.
April 29 shows slight stabilization compared to April 28 crypto market update, with capitalization decline easing from 2.3% to 0.6% and sentiment dropping further from 33 to 26. Bitcoin and Ethereum losses moderated, while altcoin activity remained selective. Overall, April 28 reflected a sharper correction, whereas April 29 points to a slower, cautious consolidation phase.
This data suggests a cautious but active market where volatility remains present. Users may observe selective opportunities in altcoins, but overall sentiment and declining major assets indicate the need for careful risk management and close monitoring of macro and sector developments.
Risk Context: This commentary is not about long-term conditions and is merely informational. It does not point to the price or indicate an action to take on the investment.
Based on the past 24 hours, crypto investment remains moderately risky. While altcoin momentum offers short-term opportunities, declining BTC and ETH prices and weak sentiment highlight uncertainty. Investors should remain cautious, avoid overexposure, and focus on disciplined strategies rather than aggressive positioning.
Disclaimer: The information should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are very unstable and dangerous. You should never make an investment decision without doing your research (DYOR) and using a qualified financial advisor. All regions are not able to provide all the services or assets in question.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
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