Bitcoin News Update: Crypto Market's "Extreme Fear" Index Hits 15—Could This Indicate a Historical Bottom?
- Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 15 ("extreme fear"), with Bitcoin trading below $90,000 after 30% drawdown from $126,000 peak. - $3.5B ETF outflows in November and $4.6B stablecoin cap contraction highlight liquidity strains, while Kaspa (KAS) and Quant (QNT) see isolated gains. - 10x Research notes historical correlation between index lows (<5) and market bottoms, citing March 2025 $76,000 Bitcoin floor as precedent. - Crypto IPOs face 31% average Q4 decline, with 2026 recovery expected amid macroeconomi
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 15, placing it in the "extreme fear" category and highlighting ongoing investor caution, even as sentiment has shown slight improvement. This index, which gauges market emotions on a scale from 0 to 100, paints a picture of a market where
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) remains below its record highs from October, consolidating around $87,000 after falling 30% from its peak above $126,000. The decline has been worsened by outflows from ETFs, with $3.5 billion pulled from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in November alone—the largest monthly withdrawal since February
Despite Bitcoin’s ongoing struggles, a few altcoins have managed to outperform the broader market.
Historically, such low fear readings have often come before market bottoms, according to 10x Research. Their proprietary index recently hit a record low below 5, with its 21-day moving average at 10%—a level that has frequently marked tactical lows
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen pointed to early signs of improving sentiment, noting the index’s rise to 20 could be an early indicator of renewed optimism
Market unease goes beyond price movements. The crypto downturn has affected U.S. initial public offerings (IPOs), with crypto-focused firms like Grayscale Investments and BitGo Holdings facing tougher listing environments. New crypto IPOs this year have seen an average 31% drop in their first quarter, adding to investor caution
With the Fear & Greed Index lingering near all-time lows, the market is waiting for new catalysts to break the deadlock. Some experts see this as a buying window, while others warn that institutional caution and challenging macroeconomic conditions—like strict central bank policies—could keep the market in a consolidation phase for longer
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
Bitcoin News Update: Institutional Investments Fuel JASMY's Bullish Technical Outlook as Altcoins Rebound
- JASMY's technical pattern mirrors prior 400–750% surges, with RSI rebounding from key support and price forming a tightening falling wedge. - Hidden bullish divergence (lower price highs, higher RSI lows) and wedge compression suggest a breakout near $0.276 could trigger renewed buying. - Institutional inflows into crypto ETFs and Bitcoin's stabilization near $90,000 create favorable conditions for altcoins like JASMY to capitalize on risk-on sentiment. - Broader market fragility persists, with Bitcoin's
Investors Gain a 30% Bonus as IPO Genie Presale Reaches 60% Filled
- IPO Genie's Black Friday presale offers a 30% token bonus, now 60% filled with $0.000079 effective price per token. - Community growth surged 60% on X/Telegram, aligning with historical patterns of strong presale participation. - Structured pricing and compounding staking yields (8-12% APY) create 12-28% higher returns for early-stage investors. - Differentiates from DeFi models by offering private-market access, governance rights, and INX-recognized tokenization opportunities. - CertiK-audited contracts
Bitcoin News Update: Bitcoin Eyes $100K as Seasonal Optimism Faces Off Against Macroeconomic Headwinds
- Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi show conflicting odds for Bitcoin hitting $100K by 2025, reflecting macroeconomic uncertainty. - BitMine's Tom Lee revised his forecast to $125K by year-end, citing $19B liquidations and Bitcoin's 6-day decline below $90K. - Historical data highlights November as Bitcoin's strongest month since 2013, with technical indicators suggesting $97K-$98K as key support. - Regulatory divergences (Polymarket's CFTC approval vs. Kalshi's Nevada hurdles) and Trump's crypto in
Bitcoin Updates: Institutional Investments Bring Stability to Bitcoin Amid ETF Growth and Interest Rate Reductions Fueling Recovery
- Bitcoin trading volume declines as market stabilizes, driven by ETF inflows and Fed rate cut expectations. - Price rebounds above $90,000 with BlackRock's IBIT leading $238M net inflows, reversing three-week outflows. - Dovish Fed outlook weakens USD to 99.45, boosting Bitcoin's appeal as institutional buyers triple holdings. - Texas allocates $5M to Bitcoin ETF, signaling institutional validation amid Layer 2 scalability advancements. - Technical indicators show consolidation near $90,000, with ETF-driv
Trending news
MoreCrypto prices
More
