TLDR
- Crypto Fear & Greed Index went from 33 to 37 despite a trade deal.
- Bitcoin is trading at $110,354 with a daily increase of just 0.26%.
- $19 billion was liquidated in the crypto market on October 11.
- Tariff increases are suspended until November 10, 2026, in accordance with the agreement between the United States and China.
Despite a new trade deal between the United States and China, crypto market sentiment remained cautious. A popular sentiment indicator still places investors in the “fear” zone, suggesting many remain uncertain about the near-term direction of the market. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this week.
Sentiment gauge shows weak recovery
THE Cryptocurrency The Fear & Greed Index, which reflects market emotion using various data points, rose slightly but remained in the “Fear” range. The index rose from 33 on Saturday to 37 on Sunday. This slight change reflects a limited change in investor confidence, even after the trade deal was announced.
The agreement, confirmed in a detailed White House statement, suspends any further tariff increases until November 2026. The White House described the deal as a “massive victory” aimed at protecting national security and supporting American industries. Despite this, the crypto market only posted minor gains following the news.
Bitcoin was trading at $110,354 on Sunday, up just 0.26% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum rose 0.84% to $3,895, according to CoinMarketCap. These figures suggest a cautious reaction from investors.
Business Developments Continue to Influence Crypto Trends
Relations between the United States and China have long influenced global markets, including cryptocurrencies. Since the beginning of 2025, several price announcements have caused large variations in the prices of Bitcoin and the altcoin.
When President Trump After suspending tariffs for 90 days on April 9, the market reacted quickly. The Fear & Greed Index went from a score of 18 to 39 in a single day. However, recent tensions have led to a marked slowdown. On October 11, Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs, which coincided with $19 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations in 24 hours.
This sell-off placed major cryptocurrencies in a correction. Prices have not fully recovered and the market continues to trade in a tight range. The Fear & Greed index has remained well below 40 since mid-October.
Market outlook remains mixed despite policy progress
Although the trade deal has added some stability to international relations, its effect on crypto remains muted. Many investors appear to be waiting for further evidence of recovery before increasing their exposure.
The White House confirmed that tariff increases will remain suspended until November 10, 2026. However, market behavior suggests that traders want more than just policy updates before changing their minds.
For now, the crypto market continues to move cautiously, with overall sentiment still stuck in the “Fear” zone. Pricing activity remains limited and trading volumes have not increased significantly since the announcement.
