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 own 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 and exchange-traded fund flows remained uneven. Key takeaways Bitcoin’s market share hit its highest level since May 2026. Smaller-token indexes lost ground while most major coins held steadier. Giottus CEO Vikram Subburaj urged restraint amid inconsistent ETF demand.