The crypto market continues to operate in a cautious tone, but is showing slight improvement today. The Fear and Greed Index is hovering near 24, a level that keeps sentiment in the fear range but nonetheless marks progression from last week’s deeper lows.
Bitcoin is now trading around $90,000 with a gain of around 1% over 24 hours, and the move has eased some of the pressure that has defined recent sessions.
Bitcoin Price (Source: CoinMarketCap)
Most large caps remain calm, even if several midcaps are increasing. Canton, Ethena and Ondo stand out for their regular increases which are part of a context where traders engage selectively while avoiding generalized risk-taking. These moves do not indicate a broad altcoin season, but they do reveal where participation picks up when the market moves from extreme stress to controlled caution.
Canton shows renewed interest in its network activity
Canton (CC) is trading around $0.074, up about 19% in 24 hours. Liquidity has improved on the main platforms and order flow is more balanced than at the start of the week.
On-chain activity around its coordination and settlement functions continues to attract attention from users following enterprise-oriented experiences, and this interest appears to support the current surge. The price structure suggests a transition from calm trading to a more stable upward trend.
Ethena rises as its synthetic dollar system stabilizes
Ethena (ENA) is trading near $0.28, up about 11% in 24 hours. Recent data shows a more consistent balance between funding costs and open interest, indicating that its synthetic dollar framework is working without the uneven spikes seen in previous weeks.
Spot flows tend towards accumulation and remain distributed over several active sites. The token continues to serve as a reference point for yield-related designs during periods when the market prefers moderate exposure.
Ondo Increases Continued Interest in Tokenized Yield
ONDO is trading near $0.48 with a 24-hour increase of around 8%. Trading activity suggests continued interest in tokenized treasury products, supported by consistent demand for yield that connects crypto infrastructure to traditional markets.
ONDO Price (Source: CoinMarketCap)
Liquidity on major pairs remains firm, and turnover now exceeds levels recorded in recent sessions. This behavior keeps Ondo in rotation lists whenever market tension eases.
Altcoin season is still limited, but no longer stifled
Altcoin season remains distant, but rising extreme fear levels have reduced stress in the market. Bitcoin’s ability to stay above $90,000 reduces forced selling and gives the market enough room for selective rotation.
The strength of Canton, Ethena and Ondo shows that capital is slowly returning to tokens with stable activity and clear user bases, although most participants still prefer caution.
For now, the environment remains defensive, but the combination of a higher Fear & Greed number and several rising names indicates a market that has moved from high pressure to a calmer, more balanced phase.
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