Crypto Market Sentiment Shifts: Fear & Greed Index Turns “Neutral” for the First Time Since October

Market sentiment in the crypto space is finally stabilizing. According to the latest data from CoinMarketCap, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has moved out of the fear zone and into neutral territory for the first time since October — a sign that investors are no longer dominated by panic, though they’re still waiting for clearer market signals.

Investors move from extreme fear to a calmer outlook The index currently stands at 40 points, indicating cautious but not fearful sentiment. Back in November, the index plunged to 10 points, entering the “extreme fear” zone at the height of one of the most severe market crashes in recent years. The October crash halted the ongoing bullish trend, during which Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $125,000 just days before collapsing to roughly $80,000, marking a 35% decline.

Altcoins were hit even harder — many tokens lost the majority of their value overnight. The combined market capitalization of altcoins excluding BTC and ETH fell by approximately 33% in a single day. Now, however, investor sentiment is gradually improving as 2026 begins. Yet the market still faces several headwinds: escalating geopolitical tensions and a noticeable lack of retail participation, which had been one of the key drivers of the previous bull run.

U.S. strike on Venezuela shakes global politics — but Bitcoin remains stable A major geopolitical event dominated headlines over the weekend: a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The White House confirmed that the United States carried out a large-scale strike during which Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured and flown out of the country.

Surprisingly, Bitcoin did not react with panic selling — something typically expected from risk-sensitive assets. Instead, the price remained stable, dividing analysts into two camps: 🔹 Some argue that crypto markets are maturing and are no longer as sensitive to geopolitical shocks.

🔹 Others warn that the real impact may only become evident once U.S. markets open on Monday. As with many previous global crises, the reaction of traditional financial markets will likely determine how cryptocurrencies move next.

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