- Crypto Fear & Greed Index rises to 20, indicating extreme fear.
- Sentiment shift impacts market liquidity and investor actions.
- Expert anticipates potential DeFi tokens outperformance.
On December 20, BlockBeats News reported that the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index rose to 20, indicating continued ‘extreme fear’ in the market, according to Alternative Data.
The index reflects heightened market anxiety, pivotal in influencing investment strategies as market volatility and liquidation pressures remain high, prompting cautious behavior among traders.
Fear Index Surge Reveals Investor Anxiety Levels
The crypto Fear and Greed Index ascending to a score of 20 highlights sustained “extreme fear” in the market. The index, noted for its comprehensive assessment of volatility, volume, and social trends, indicates a tense investor atmosphere.
This heightened level of fear correlates with strategic repositioning among major industry figures. Notably, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, is rotating positions from Ethereum to high-quality DeFi projects, anticipating improvements in fiat liquidity. This shift underscores potential outperformance of DeFi tokens in such environments.
“We are rotating from ETH to high-quality DeFi, and we believe that with the improvement of fiat liquidity, these tokens can outperform the market.” — Arthur Hayes, Co-founder, BitMEX
Market reactions to the index are evident in substantial trading activities, including notable liquidations and cryptocurrency accumulation by major players, signaling both caution and strategic repositioning. Observers are keenly watching how these dynamics unfold.
Bitcoin Price Dips 20% Amid Volatile Sentiment Shift
Did you know? In times of “extreme fear,” historically, smart investors have increased crypto holdings, betting on long-term gains amidst market volatility.
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $88,219.27 with a market cap of $1.76 trillion, maintaining a dominance of 58.98%. The 24-hour trading volume dropped 63.63% to $17.88 billion. Over the past 60 days, BTC has seen a decline of 20.78%. Data reflects the market’s cautious stance in response to ongoing sentiment shifts.
Experts from the Coincu research team emphasize that in environments marked by extreme fear, financial outcomes may diverge widely. Historically, increased investor demand for stable derivatives has been noted, aligning with predictions of further strategic shifts within the DeFi space.
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