Bitcoin hits $74,400 as index stays at 23 in extreme fear

Bitcoin jumps above $74k, but fear stays. Sentiment improves, still at extreme fear.

Bitcoin touched $74,400, then pulled back to $73,200. Weekly gain sits above 7% according to NewsBTC.

Altcoins followed. Ethereum rose 13% this week per NewsBTC.

The Fear & Greed Index ticked up with the move. It reads 23 now, near the edge of “extreme fear” and close to the regular fear zone per Alternative.

Greed starts above 53. Fear is below 47. Extreme fear is 25 and under source.