Bitcoin (BTC) Hits Lowest of 2025, Market in 'Extreme Fear'

Published 02/25/2025, 06:13 AM
Updated 02/25/2025, 09:30 AM
Bitcoin (BTC) Hits Lowest of 2025, Market in 'Extreme Fear'

U.Today - The price of Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest point since 2025, breaching important support and sending a shockwave through the market. Bitcoin is currently trading at about $88,863, a steep 2.94% decline over the previous day. Following an inability to maintain above the $92,000 support zone that increased selling pressure, there has been a decline. At 25, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has skyrocketed into Extreme Fear territory.

This sharp contrast to the Greed rating of 73 from last month is a reflection of a volatility surge on the market. The fact that the industry was in Neutral territory yesterday, at 49, suggests that panic-selling has quickened. In the past, excessive levels of fear indicate a high degree of uncertainty among investors, which frequently leads to additional surrender before the market reaches a bottom.

These levels acted as a foundation for a reversal in the past, but unfortunately, the market in general does not have enough inflows for a recovery. Bulls are alarmed by Bitcoin's breakdown below $92,000 since it sets the stage for additional drops toward the next significant support level at $85,600 and then $84,000.

The 200-day moving average is getting close to this area, which makes it a critical level for a possible recovery. In order to turn the tide back in favor of buyers, Bitcoin needs to recover $93,978, a crucial resistance level that is in line with the 100-day EMA. The current downtrend might be invalidated if there were a breakout above $98,500 to restore the bullish structure.

Bullish case: A quick rebound to the $92,000-$96,500 range is anticipated if BTC finds solid support between $85,600 and $84,000 and demand rises. A bullish reversal would be confirmed by breaking above $100,000, which might push Bitcoin back toward its highest points ever.

Bearish situation: Bitcoin may drop further toward $80,000 or even $75,000 if selling pressure continues and it breaks through the $84,000 support. If the bearish trend continues, a more severe correction might force long-term holders to reevaluate their holdings. Bitcoin faces a pivotal moment as the market is dominated by extreme fear. For now, sentiment is one factor that determine the short-term future for the market.

This article was originally published on U.Today

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