#Crypto Fear Extends 14 Days Despite $88K Bitcoin


Market sentiment remains deeply negative as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index extends its Fear reading to a full two weeks. The prolonged pessimism represents one of the longest stretches since the sentiment tracker launched in February 2018.


The index is at 27, continuing a streak of Fear. Market conditions have deteriorated steadily since early October when renewed U.S.-China #tariff concerns erased nearly $500 billion in crypto market value on Oct. 10.


Current sentiment levels have dropped below readings seen during FTX's November 2022 collapse, despite $BTC trading around $88,650 compared to roughly $16,000 during that crisis. The index measures market volatility, trading volume, social media sentiment, trends, and #Bitcoin dominance.


Concerns about Federal Reserve policy add to investor anxiety, with speculation mounting that rate cuts could pause in the first quarter 2026. Jeff Mei, chief operating officer of crypto exchange BTSE, warned last Monday that $BTC could fall to $70,000 if the Fed maintains current rates.

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December 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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