Crypto Fear and Greed Index Drops Back to Extreme Fear as Market Sentiment Weakens

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a widely followed indicator of investor sentiment in the digital asset market, has fallen back into the “extreme fear” zone. The index currently stands at 19, down from 20 recorded days earlier, indicating growing caution among market participants.

Data from CoinMarketCap shows sentiment briefly improved midweek when the index reached 25, but quickly reversed as geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran increased uncertainty across financial markets.

Market Downturn Since the 2025 Crypto Crash

The negative sentiment follows the market downturn triggered by the October 2025 Crypto Market Crash, which pushed Bitcoin more than 50% below its all-time high before a limited recovery.

Altcoin Market Struggles Amid Weak Liquidity

According to blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant, about 38% of altcoins are trading near their all-time lows. Analysts also reported roughly a 50% drop in trading volume during the downturn, reflecting shrinking liquidity.

Meanwhile, search interest for “Bitcoin going to zero” has surged on Google Trends, highlighting declining investor confidence across the broader crypto market.

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