Rich by Coin

The cryptocurrency market has retraced most of the gains posted after the 2024–2025 U.S. presidential election. The total market capitalization for tokens excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum surged about 91% in the immediate aftermath, rising to roughly $1.16 trillion, before a sharp downturn. From the October 2025 peak, the sector has fallen by approximately 40%. The Total 3 cap now sits around $713 billion, down from its late-2025 highs and roughly back to November 2024 levels. Bitcoin declined more than 50% from its highs, briefly trading near $60,000 before bouncing to about $68,000. Ethereum peaked near $5,000 in August 2025, then dropped by around 60%. Investor sentiment has sunk to multi-year lows, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 14, signaling extreme fear.