- Bitcoin hit $94K before pulling back slightly to $92K.
- Fear & Greed Index shows ‘Greed’ with a 63 score.
- Altcoins like ETH, DOGE, SOL, ADA show moderate gains.
Bitcoin (BTC) sparked renewed crypto market vigor early Thursday, briefly surging to $94,535 before pulling back roughly 2% to settle near $92,000. While a partial retreat, the move signaled a notable shift in market mood. Ethereum (ETH) meanwhile held steady around $1,768, though other majors like XRP, Solana, and Cardano saw declines.
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index now sits at 63, indicating “Greed” — a big shift from last week’s neutral zone. This change shows growing excitement among traders, though it also comes with a warning, as extended periods of “Extreme Greed” (above 75) have historically been followed by market corrections.’
One example could be in February 2021, when the Fear & Greed Index hit 95. After that, Bitcoin climbed to $64,000 by April. But just three months later, it dropped to $30,000. At the same time, the index fell to 10, showing that investors had become very scared.
Market Cap Nears $3 Trillion
The global crypto market cap now stands at approximately $2.9 trillion, down slightly by 1.37% in the last 24 hours, but still showing strong bullish momentum.
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This comes despite geopolitical uncertainty and mixed signals from traditional markets.
Is Altcoin Season Here? Not Quite Yet
Despite strong double-digit gains from various altcoins and meme tokens, many analysts argue it’s too early to call this the start of a full-blown altcoin season.
Technical analysis shows that the “Others” market cap (total market cap excluding top 10 coins) is approaching a key resistance zone between $230B–$240B. Historically, this level has triggered major rallies — but only after a confirmed breakout.
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Currently, trading volume is relatively low, compared to previous bull runs like those in November 2023 or early 2024, indicating possible hesitation in market conviction.
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