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Bitcoin, just two weeks ago, was trading above $95,000, and the crypto community was speculating about a potential six-figure price level for the first time in 2026. However, that rally did not materialize; the bears stepped in during mid-winter and initiated consecutive declines. As a result, BTC fell to multi-month lows, dragging overall market sentiment down.
Fear and Greed Index Plummets
The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index collects data from volatility, market momentum, BTC dominance, and social media comments to measure investor and community sentiment. The final score ranges from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), with price fluctuations and momentum accounting for 50% of the result.
The index has remained below 30 since BTC’s correction began on January 22. During Saturday’s market-wide crash, where over $2.5 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated, the index dropped to 14 – the lowest level since mid-December.
If you missed Saturday’s events: BTC briefly recovered to $84,000 after Thursday’s crash but suddenly fell to $75,500, marking its lowest level since last April. This means BTC lost $20,000 since January 18, when it stood at $95,500. Altcoins followed suit, many reaching lows not seen in over a year.
Opportunity Amid the Fear?
Before declaring BTC “dead” again, the Fear and Greed Index shows investors are in extreme fear. This is where Warren Buffett’s famous advice comes to mind: “Be greedy when others are fearful, and fearful when others are greedy.” Historical data supports this approach, as similar emotional swings have often led to quick reversals.
Robert Kiyosaki also comments: the rich go on a buying spree when markets are “on sale” (during a crash), while others panic and sell. This current fear environment could, with the right strategy, present a window of opportunity for investors.
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