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Bitcoin's Market Sentiment Slides as Year-End Slump Hits $93,000 Mark

Key Takeaways

  • Bitcoin’s market sentiment index fell to 65, its lowest since October, as prices dropped 13.7% in 12 days;
  • Fear & Greed Index dropped after peaking at 94 in November during political optimism;
  • A seasoned crypto trader suggests Bitcoin may follow a "Hump Slump Bump Dump Pump" price pattern.
Bitcoin's Market Sentiment Slides as Year-End Slump Hits $93,000 Mark

Bitcoin's BTC $96,491.18 market sentiment has dipped to levels last seen in October, according to BitDegree's Crypto Fear & Greed Index.

This tool, which measures market attitudes toward Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, scored 65 on December 30. While still in the “greed” range, the figure marks a decline from the highs seen earlier this year.

The index uses a variety of factors to gauge market sentiment, including market volatility, market momentum, social media, and Bitcoin dominance.

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Bitcoin's price currently sits near $93,000, marking a 13.7% drop over the past 12 days, while many traders have shifted their holdings into stablecoins.

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt recently shared his view on potential Bitcoin price movements. On December 28, he described a possible “Hump Slump Bump Dump Pump” pattern, which outlines an initial price rise, followed by a drop, a partial recovery, another decline, and finally a rebound.

BitDegree Crypto Fear and Greed Index

The Fear & Greed Index had stayed above 70 throughout November and December, boosted by political developments in the United States.

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, along with the success of several pro-crypto candidates in Congress, created optimism among investors. This enthusiasm peaked on November 22 when the index reached 94.

As Bitcoin's market sentiment drops, Ethereum's long-term investors saw a notable increase in 2024. What does the growth mean for Ethereum? Read the full story.

Aaron S. Editor-In-Chief
Having completed a Master’s degree in Economics, Politics, and Cultures of the East Asia region, Aaron has written scientific papers analyzing the differences between Western and Collective forms of capitalism in the post-World War II era.
With close to a decade of experience in the FinTech industry, Aaron understands all of the biggest issues and struggles that crypto enthusiasts face. He’s a passionate analyst who is concerned with data-driven and fact-based content, as well as that which speaks to both Web3 natives and industry newcomers.
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