Crypto Fear & Greed Index Exits Extreme Fear as Bitcoin Trades Under $90,000

On Friday, a widely tracked Crypto Fear & Greed Index climbed from "extreme fear" to a "fear" reading of 29, marking its highest level since Dec. 12 while Bitcoin remained below $90,000 at around $88,995. Some market commentators argue that the index's roughly eight-week stay in fearful territory suggests a potentially favorable risk-reward setup, even as analytics firms describe sentiment heading into 2026 as marked by mixed emotions.