The index hit 9 in early 2026, marking a rare "Extreme Fear" phase. While specific streaks vary by provider, this sustained panic—the longest since the 2022 FTX collapse—reflects deep market exhaustion following Bitcoin’s 45% drawdown from its peak. $BTC
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