Bitcoin [BTC] trades like fear stays heavy, but bigger money refuses to back off.
On the 15th of March, the market looked tense and exhausted. Sentiment and interest in crypto remained near zero, while Bitcoin held above $70K and reclaimed $71K.
Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act uncertainty and war fears kept adding pressure. So, what does this fear actually reveal?
Extreme fear hits Bitcoin
Bitcoin has remained stuck in its longest stretch of Extreme Fear since the 2023 bear market lows.
The Fear and Greed Index sat at 15 at press time, which already reflected severe caution. More importantly, the 2026 crash comparison showed fear tapping 5, the lowest reading in the set.
That matters because the 2026 reading looks…
