The index has shifted back to 18 again, this time truly stuck in the "extreme fear" zone. Last week, we reached 25, but it was short-lived — tensions in the Middle East have started to scare investors again. Think of the crypto market as a weather forecast; right now, the sky is very cloudy.

As a result, the market has not recovered since that major crash in October 2025. Bitcoin's value has halved, and altcoins have suffered a complete massacre. Currently, nearly 38% of altcoins are near all-time lows, and instead of greed, only fear remains. Trading volumes have also dropped by 50% — no one wants to move.

Social media discussions about altcoins have been at their lowest in two years. In fact, searches on Google for "Is Bitcoin going to zero" have increased, showing how panicked people are. Market sentiment is completely negative, and macroeconomic uncertainties are making things worse. For now, greed seems to be present, but investing on top of this fear appears very risky.