The News Strike | November 2, 2026
Cryptocurrency markets showed signs of recovery on Monday, November 2, as Bitcoin, Ethereum and several major altcoins traded higher. Bitcoin rose 0.32% to $78,493, while Ethereum gained 1.41% to $2,304.99. Solana, XRP and Uniswap also recorded daily gains.
However, the broader cryptocurrency market remained under pressure, with most major digital assets posting substantial monthly, year-to-date and year-on-year losses.
Bitcoin was down 7.41% over the past month and 10.29% year to date. Ethereum's monthly decline stood at 14.22%, while Cardano and Polkadot continued to record significant annual losses.
Cryptocurrency prices today
| Cryptocurrency | Price | Daily change | Weekly | Monthly | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | $78,493 | +0.32% | -1.88% | -7.41% | -10.29% |
| Ethereum | $2,304.99 | +1.41% | -0.65% | -14.22% | -22.32% |
| Binance | $714.40 | +0.21% | -3.82% | -9.25% | -17.40% |
| Cardano | $0.19321 | +0.15% | -6.32% | -20.84% | -41.94% |
| Solana | $95.3929 | +1.02% | -5.32% | -20.23% | -23.34% |
| XRP | $1.25771 | +0.66% | -3.85% | -15.38% | -31.64% |
| Polkadot | $0.96 | +0.66% | -5.06% | -19.10% | -46.37% |
| Avalanche | $8.66 | -0.32% | -3.27% | -22.11% | -29.59% |
| Polygon | $0.09 | -0.57% | -0.37% | -17.71% | -9.63% |
| Cosmos | $1.47 | +0.26% | -10.16% | -14.42% | -23.70% |
| Dai | $0.99924 | -0.05% | -0.05% | -0.08% | -0.05% |
| Litecoin | $55.950 | +0.71% | -1.34% | -20.40% | -27.15% |
| Uniswap | $7.29 | +1.05% | +2.02% | -19.51% | +29.59% |
| Algorand | $0.09 | -1.91% | -10.30% | -26.62% | -15.56% |
Top crypto losers: Daily, monthly and year-to-date performance
Biggest daily losers
Algorand: -1.91%
Polygon: -0.57%
Avalanche: -0.32%
Dai: -0.05%
Biggest monthly losers
Algorand: -26.62%
Avalanche: -22.11%
Cardano: -20.84%
Litecoin: -20.40%
Solana: -20.23%
Biggest year-to-date losers
Polkadot: -46.37%
Cardano: -41.94%
XRP: -31.64%
Avalanche: -29.59%
Litecoin: -27.15%
Polkadot recorded the largest year-to-date decline among the listed cryptocurrencies, falling 46.37%, followed by Cardano at 41.94%.
Algorand remained the weakest monthly performer, declining 26.62%, while Avalanche and Cardano also recorded losses exceeding 20% over the past month.
Key takeaways
Bitcoin: Recovered 0.32% to $78,493 but remained down 7.41% monthly.
Ethereum: Advanced 1.41%, although its year-to-date decline stood at 22.32%.
Altcoins: Solana, XRP and Uniswap recorded daily gains.
Weakest year-to-date performer: Polkadot, down 46.37%.
Weakest monthly performer: Algorand, down 26.62%.
Notable outperformer: Uniswap remained up 29.59% year to date and gained 2.02% over the week.
The latest market snapshot indicates a tentative daily recovery across major cryptocurrencies, although persistent monthly and annual losses suggest that the broader market remains under pressure.
Source: User-provided cryptocurrency market snapshot dated November 2, 2026. Prices and percentage changes have not been independently verified.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and subject to market risks. Readers should conduct their own research and consult qualified financial advisers before making investment decisions. The News Strike does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented and shall not be liable for any financial losses arising from decisions based on this article.
