According to data from Alternative.me, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 27, marking its lowest level in nearly six months. The index had stood at a “Greed” reading of 64 just a day earlier, highlighting a swift sentiment reversal as Bitcoin’s price tumbled.
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly fell to $102,000 on Binance’s perpetual futures, down from highs above $125,000 earlier in the week. The last time market sentiment reached such fearful territory was in April, when Bitcoin traded near $80,000 amid renewed trade tension concerns.
“The index reached an intraday low of -2.8 standard deviations — its lowest since the ‘Yen Carry Trade Unwind’ of 2024,” said Andre Dragosch, Head of Research at Bitwise Europe, noting that this rare event triggered a contrarian buying signal for long-term investors.
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The index reached an intraday low of -2.8 standard deviations – its lowest level since the "Yen Carry Trade Unwind" in the summer of 2024.
Over the past 24 hours, CoinGlass data shows roughly $19.27 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, including both long and short trades, as volatility spiked across major exchanges.
Despite the sell-off, analysts suggest the market could be entering an attractive accumulation zone. Dragosch emphasized that such fear-driven declines have historically preceded strong recovery phases in crypto cycles.
“When everyone panics, smart money accumulates quietly. These levels rarely last long,” added Dragosch
Earlier this week, Bitcoin’s climb to $125,100 failed to generate widespread excitement. Santiment analyst Brian Quinlivan observed that social media reactions were surprisingly subdued compared to prior bull cycles.
“It was a modest, run-of-the-mill reaction — not nearly as euphoric as previous peaks,” Quinlivan said, noting that market participants may now be more cautious after recent volatility.
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