• The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 10, its lowest since June 2022, signaling extreme fear in the market.
  • Institutional investors reduced exposure, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing $559.41M in outflows over four consecutive days.

The cryptocurrency market has been rocked by panic once more after the Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to 10 , its lowest level since June 2022. With this rating, the market is in the “Extreme Fear” phase, a state usually connected with significant sell-offs and declining investor confidence.

Moreover, the value of Bitcoin was sucked into this crisis and dropped to about $86,167. A number of events creating extreme selling pressure compounded this fall.

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Wave of Liquidations and Bitcoin ETF Outflows

Not awful enough, a wave of mass liquidations has added to the anarchy. during $1 billion in leveraged long holdings suddenly vanished during the past three days. This type of liquidation is like a domino effect: lower prices push leveraged holdings to close, hence accelerating the price decrease. These circumstances further attract more investors into the panic spiral.

On the other hand, data from SoSoValue observed that until February 21, 2025, Bitcoin ETFs underwent net outflows for four straight days. Reflecting declining institutional investor interest in Bitcoin, the overall withdrawals came to $559.41 million. Selling pressure in the market rises as ETF outflows rise, hence driving more price falls.

Negative Sentiment from External Factors

Not only from inside the crypto market itself, but also from other outside variables aggravating the matter. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a 25% import tariff on the European Union caused concern on the world scene. This approach raised concerns about a larger trade war, which made investors more wary about allocating money, especially to cryptocurrency.

Besides that, as we previously reported , a significant hacking incident worth $1.5 billion on the Bybit exchange added even more to the ambiguity. Particularly for those who utilize crypto trading platforms in great numbers, the security of money is a key issue. Many investors withdraw their money faster when trust in exchanges is undermined, therefore adding to more selling pressure.

Still, there is another view of this matter. Extreme fear like this is sometimes a warning that the market has reached a point of oversold, which can present chances for those who dare to take risks. In the past of Bitcoin, times when the Fear and Greed Index reaches its lowest points have usually marked the start of significant price recoveries.