Digital asset markets have turned decisively defensive as of August 4, 2026, with Bitcoin crypto trading in a compressed range just under $63,600. The Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 25, squarely in Extreme Fear territory, while total crypto market capitalization hovers near $2.26 trillion, according to CoinGecko-derived aggregate data.
Key takeaways
- Bitcoin trades near $63,588, below all major daily moving averages including the EMA200 at $73,388.
- The Fear & Greed Index sits at 25, signaling Extreme Fear among market participants.
- Daily RSI at 47.82 shows neutral momentum, while MACD remains negative with a histogram of -166.5.
- Bitcoin dominance holds firm above…
