Crypto Market Value Slips to $2.41 Trillion as Bitcoin Trades Near $71,000 on 6 March 2026

On 6 March 2026, the global crypto market capitalization retreated to about $2.41 trillion, a decline of roughly 1.7% over the previous 24 hours. Bitcoin hovered around $71,008 after falling close to 1.9% on the day but still holding a weekly gain of nearly 5%. Major altcoins such as Ethereum, BNB, XRP, and Solana also traded lower as sentiment stayed cautious, with the Fear & Greed Index at 25 and analysts pointing to a short-term consolidation phase.