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Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market hits 60% as BTC slips below $82,000

The Cryptonomist·October 24, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market hits 60% as BTC slips below $82,000

Bitcoin's dominance in the crypto market reached 60% on October 21, its highest level since May 2026, even as its price struggled to hold gains. The growing share of total digital-asset value pointed to a preference for BTC over altcoins, while smaller tokens suffered sharper declines.

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