Why Is the Crypto Market Down 5.40% Today, October 23, 2026? BTC, ETH, and XRP Fall as Tech-Led Risk Aversion Spreads
The crypto market fell 5.40% to $2.74 trillion on October 23, 2026, as BTC dropped to $81,462, ETH fell below $2,400, and XRP reached $1.32. Read how the tech selloff, rising oil prices, and weak market breadth shaped the decline.