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The crypto market seems to be hanging by a thread.
The Fear & Greed Index jumped five points on February 25, but it still remains just below the “fear” zone. Bulls need to step in, otherwise Bitcoin (BTC) could fall back into extreme fear, signaling further risk of capitulation.
On the other hand, there are some green shoots. Bitcoin (BTC.D) dominance is facing resistance at just under 60%, but the Altcoin Season Index remains range-bound. This suggests that confidence in BTC has not faded, as turnover flows into altcoins remain capped.
Source: TradingView (BTC.D)
On the derivatives side, things also look optimistic.
The 24-hour liquidation chart shows that long positions continue to fade, accounting for 66% of the $250 million liquidated, while Open Interest (OI) remains in control, meaning leverage is not spiraling out of control.
Overall, strong BTC-led momentum and interesting derivatives could quickly turn the market around, making Bitcoin’s current cut seem like a healthy reset if sentiment swings towards risk-on. Analysts are notably keeping an eye on upcoming regulatory clarity as a potential catalyst to achieve this.
Crypto Market Watches Bitcoin as Bulls Take Over
The bullish signs above confirm a strong underlying thesis.
On the rotation side, investors are turning to utility stocks, with Decred (DCR) leading the 24-hour gains, up almost 15%. No major altcoin has managed to break through the major players, which only strengthens AMBCrypto’s position on Bitcoin dominance.
In this context, the strong ETF inflows clearly highlight the divergence. The BTC ETF brought in $254 million at the latest high, while Ethereum (ETH) only raked in $6.6 million. Bottom line? Any significant rebound in the crypto market appears to come through Bitcoin.
Source: SoSoValue
Against this backdrop, BTC around $65,000 is starting to look like a bottom.
However, this is far from clear, as sentiment remains cautious. For this reason, analysts warn that the clarity coming on March 1 could act as either a catalyst or a bull trap that catches late long positions off guard.
In the meantime, this area presents itself as a high-volatility battleground between bulls and bears. That said, looking at current capital flows and the position of the crypto market, the bulls are slowly gaining the upper hand, with a potential short squeeze looming on the horizon.
Final Summary
- Despite cautious sentiment, Bitcoin’s fall around $65,000, strong ETF inflows and controlled derivatives suggest potential for a bottom to form.
- Investors are turning to utility plays, while altcoin momentum remains capped, solidifying Bitcoin’s dominance amid ongoing high-volatility trades between bulls and bears.
