Crypto Monthly Recap October 2026: Binance Hack, Bitcoin Down 7% and 18 of 20 Coins in the Red

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.The crypto market lost about 9 percent in October 2026, Bitcoin 7.3 percent and Ether 16 percent. The month by the numbers: winners and losers among the top 20, 35 hacks worth $6.5 billion, the shift from greed to fear and what to watch in November.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsThe crypto market lost about 9 percent of its value in October 2026: total market capitalization fell from $2.86 trillion on 1 October to $2.60 trillion on 1 November. Bitcoin ended the month 7.3 percent lower at $77,441, Ether lost 16.1 percent, and of the 20 largest coins excluding stablecoins only Monero and LEO gained. The month was shaped by the Binance hack on 29 October with about $6.3 billion stolen, rising rate expectations in the US and a shift in sentiment from greed to fear, according to CoinMarketCap and DefiLlama data as of 1 November 2026. Here is October by the numbers, with the events that mattered, the hack tally and the outlook for November. Crypto monthly reca...