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Saturday Nov 29 2025 05:20
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Following an 18-day stretch at the bottom of a widely followed crypto market sentiment index, the market appears to be showing initial signs of recovery. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a gauge of overall crypto market sentiment, registered a "Fear" score of 28 on Saturday, marking the first time since November 10th that it has moved away from the "Extreme Fear" territory.
The extended period near the index's most bearish level throughout most of November, a month that has historically been Bitcoin's (BTC) strongest performer on average, was closely observed by the broader crypto community.
'Extreme Fear' Levels Historically Indicate Market Bottoms, Analysts Say
On November 15th, crypto analyst Matthew Hyland noted that the index was hovering at the "most extreme fear level" of the current market cycle. Hyland stated at the time, "A scenario like this for Bitcoin Dominance would represent maximum pain." Just days later, on November 23rd, crypto analyst Crypto Seth commented, "Extreme Fear is an understatement."
However, crypto trader Nicola Duke pointed out that historically, instances of "Extreme Fear" on the index have often coincided with a "local bottom" for Bitcoin.
Other Indicators Support Potential Recovery
Since then, other indicators have hinted at a possible recovery in market sentiment. On Wednesday, the crypto sentiment platform Santiment reported that Bitcoin was displaying "generally bullish sentiment" after its price rebounded to nearly $92,000. This observation was based on Santiment's analysis of social media sentiment, which showed a positive shift in bullish-to-bearish commentary surrounding Bitcoin.
Crypto Market Remains in Risk-Off Mode
Santiment further noted that market discussions regarding Bitcoin on social media were largely focused on price volatility and institutional activity, including the performance of ETFs and treasury purchases.
Despite the signs of improving sentiment, CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index suggests that crypto market participants remain cautious and are still operating in a "risk-off" mode. The index currently indicates a strong "Bitcoin Season" with a score of 22 out of 100, reflecting a preference for Bitcoin over altcoins.
On Friday, André Dragosch, Head of Research at Bitwise Europe, suggested that Bitcoin's price has been temporarily misaligned due to a misinterpretation of the broader macroeconomic outlook, particularly the growing expectations of an impending recession.
Dragosch stated, "The last time I witnessed such an asymmetric risk-reward profile was during the COVID crisis."
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