– Bitcoin’s Fear Index Rises to 20, Exiting Extreme Fear – Bitcoin Price at $91,780 Amid Market Sentiment Shifts – Coinbase Premium Turns Positive After 29 Days

Market Sentiment and CZ's Advice

  • Binance founder Changpeng Zhao advised traders to "sell during maximum greed and buy during maximum fear."
  • The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose to 20 from a low of 10, indicating a slight improvement in market sentiment.
  • Analyst Matthew Hyland noted this as the "most extreme fear level" of the cycle.

Bitcoin's Current Status

  • Bitcoin is trading at $91,780, below its all-time high of $126,000 but above the 2024 lows of $40,000.
  • Market discussions focus more on volatility and institutional actions than optimism.
  • The Altcoin Season Index is at 22/100, suggesting traders favor safer investments.

Historical Patterns and Current Risks

  • Historically, Bitcoin has rebounded after reaching extreme fear levels, as noted by analyst Nicola Duke.
  • Bitwise researcher André Dragosch cautioned that current pricing reflects a global recession outlook, posing risks for buyers.

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Turns Positive

  • The Bitcoin Coinbase premium turned positive at 0.0255% after 29 days, indicating potential increasing buying interest in the US.
  • A positive premium suggests that the US price of Bitcoin is higher than the global average, signaling improved investor confidence.