Bitcoin Updates Today: Is the Crypto 'Extreme Fear' Index Signaling a Prime Buying Moment or Hinting at a Larger Downturn?
- Bitcoin falls below $90,000 for first time in seven months as crypto market loses $600B, driven by profit-taking and institutional outflows. - U.S. Senate classifies Bitcoin/Ethereum as "digital commodities," shifting regulatory authority to CFTC amid ETF outflows and hybrid fund approvals. - sFOX-Nomura joint liquidity offering aims to stabilize markets, but leveraged positions and automated liquidations worsen downward spiral. - Analysts debate long-term resilience: while institutional buying persists,
The cryptocurrency market has been hit hard by a rapid downturn, with
Experts cite several contributing factors.
Major institutions are also influencing the market’s direction.
The recent slump has ignited discussions about the market’s long-term strength. Some see the decline as a chance to buy, while others caution about underlying structural issues.
As the market faces its steepest drop since early 2025, the combined effects of regulatory changes, institutional moves, and global economic factors are likely to shape the future of crypto. For now, investors must decide whether this is merely a temporary correction or the beginning of a more significant shift in the digital asset landscape.
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