- Bitcoin stabilizes around $42,000 with a market cap surpassing $833 billion.
- The Crypto Fear and Greed Index transitions from “greed” to “neutral” on Jan. 28, 2024.
- BTC’s dominance in the crypto market stands at 48.6%.
Bitcoin’s Steady Ascent:
Bitcoin’s value has settled at $42,478 per coin, showcasing a minimal intraday swing from $41,396 to $42,824. The leading cryptocurrency maintains a market cap of over $833 billion, with a global trade volume of $14.33 billion. In the expansive $1.715 trillion crypto market, BTC’s dominance remains solid at 48.6%.
From Greed to Neutrality:
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) underwent a notable shift from “greed” to “neutral” over the weekend. Despite a month-long stint in “greed” and “extreme greed,” the CFGI turned “neutral” on Jan. 28, 2024. While last week saw a CFGI score of 56 out of 100, indicative of “greed,” the index slid to 54 on Sunday, marking the day as “neutral.” CFGI assesses market sentiment through volume, momentum, volatility, dominance, social media, and other factors.
Market Equilibrium:
Bitstamp’s BTC/USD chart reveals a peak at $42,824 on Sunday, followed by a consolidation phase. Smaller price fluctuations and reduced volume signal market equilibrium post the recent surge. BTC’s oscillators and moving averages (MAs) echo this neutrality, hinting at traders anticipating the next significant market move.