Crypto market cap drops 5%, now below $3T
Bitcoin lingers near $86K, Ethereum dips under $2,900
Fear & Greed Index falls to 17, signaling extreme fear
The global crypto market cap drop has intensified, falling 5% in the last 24 hours and bringing the total valuation below $3 trillion. The year-to-date decline now nears 30%, reflecting growing investor uncertainty in the face of weakening market conditions.
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding near $86,741, registering a marginal 0.3% daily decline. Ethereum (ETH), however, took a sharper fall, down nearly 4% to $2,835. This continued correction across major assets has rattled traders, pushing liquidations to $544 million across exchanges.
Extreme Fear Dominates Investor Sentiment
The Fear & Greed Index (FGI), a widely used measure of market sentiment, has now plunged to 17, placing the crypto market firmly in the “Extreme Fear” category. This level of fear often reflects a reluctance among retail investors to enter the market, while some analysts view it as a possible contrarian signal of a bottom forming.
Despite the mild decline in BTC, the broader market shows more signs of distress, with altcoins facing steeper losses. The recent sell-off highlights the fragile confidence in crypto assets as macroeconomic uncertainties and regulatory concerns linger.
Amid weak market conditions, the market cap lost 5%. It’s now down nearly 30% on the year and sits below $3T. $ETH slipped below $2,900, while $BTC still lags around $86K now.$BTC: $86,741 -0.3%$ETH: $2,835 -3.9%
FGI: 17 → Extreme Fear
Market Cap: $2.99T
Liquidations: $544M pic.twitter.com/JGjlnN9aeJ
— CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) December 18, 2025
What’s Next for Crypto Investors?
With the crypto market cap drop pushing values back to early-year levels, many investors are now watching for potential support zones and signs of capitulation. Analysts suggest keeping an eye on Bitcoin’s ability to hold the $85K range and whether Ethereum can recover above $3,000.
In the short term, volatility is expected to remain high. Market participants should remain cautious and focus on key indicators, including trading volumes, on-chain data, and macroeconomic signals.
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