Crypto Market Sentiment Remains in Extreme Fear as Index Drops to 20
- Prolonged Low Sentiment: The crypto market sentiment dropped to a score of 20 on December 26, marking the 14th consecutive day in the 'Extreme Fear' zone, reflecting ongoing concerns over US-China tariff issues that have wiped nearly $500 billion from the market since October.
- Bitcoin Price Fluctuations: Bitcoin is currently trading at $88,650, nearly 30% down from its all-time high of $126,080 set on October 6, as fears grow that the Federal Reserve may pause rate cuts, with BTSE COO Jeff Mei warning that Bitcoin could fall to $70,000.
- Declining Search Volume: Data analytics platform Alphractal noted that crypto search volumes and social media discussions have returned to bear market levels, indicating a significant drop in retail investor interest and engagement in the crypto market.
- Traditional Investors Thriving: Despite the low sentiment in the crypto market, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan pointed out that traditional retail investors are still actively investing in Bitcoin ETFs, which have attracted over $25 billion in inflows so far in 2025, demonstrating ongoing interest from traditional finance participants.
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Technical Analysis for BTC
Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC) As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Sell technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 3 technical signals, shows that 0 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.
Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the stock.
Support, Resistance & Moving Averages From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.
Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level
| Name | S3 | S2 | S1 | Pivot Points | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 36103.034 | 48051.517 | 60373.054 | 72321.537 | 84643.074 | 96591.557 | 108913.094 |
| Fibonacci | 48051.517 | 57322.665 | 63050.389 | 72321.537 | 81592.685 | 87320.409 | 96591.557 |
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