# Bitcoin Trades Near $81,500 as ZRO, STRK and PYTH Post Double-Digit Losses

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-17T12:15:48.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-17T12:15:48.000Z
Section: Investing

> The total crypto market value fell 1% to $2.74 trillion. Ether declined 1% to $2,430, while XRP lost 2.4% to $1.31.

Bitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17 after its rebound toward $83,000 faded, while ZRO, STRK and PYTH posted double-digit losses in a crypto market down 1% over 24 hours.

BTC’s market capitalization was $1.63 trillion, and it represented less than 60% of total crypto market value. The broader market was valued at $2.74 trillion.

Ether (ETH) fell 1% to $2,430, while XRP declined 2.4% to $1.31. ZEC lost 5.2%, and TAO fell 5.5%.