Crypto capitulation spikes as Bitcoin dips into extreme fear
Interest in crypto capitulation fears is on the rise as Bitcoin sentiment tumbles into extreme fear territory. Google Trends shows “Crypto capitulation” searches rocketed from 11 to 58 in just a week.
The widely-watched Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures market sentiment on a scale from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), has slumped into “extreme fear” territory, with readings as low as 7–11/100 in the past week.
Bitcoin has erased much of its recent gains after plummeting to around $60,000 — its lowest level since late 2024, including those accumulated since the 2024 U.S. election cycle.
More retail investors are also monitoring the crypto market for bottoming signals to time their next purchases,…
