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.

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