2025-12-29 09:22:40

Bitcoin holding steady at $90k while we're seeing the longest stretch of extreme fear readings in its entire history. This backdrop is telling—extended periods of peak pessimism have historically preceded major rallies. The market's currently pricing in maximum anxiety, which typically signals capitulation at cycle lows. Whether you see this as a setup for the next leg up or remain cautious, the data is hard to ignore: extended fear cycles don't stay extreme forever. Traders watching the Fear & Greed Index know that these readings are rare and often coincide with generational buying opportunities.

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MEVHunterLucky

· 12-29 09:52

Is the fear index skyrocketing a real signal to get on board? I'm scared --- Holding tight at 90k, feels like this time is different... --- Historical data sounds good, but who dares to go all in? --- Extreme fear = opportunity? Looking at this index, I still want to cut losses --- Longest fear cycle, is this really the bottom or just another trap? --- I believe in buying opportunities, but I have no bullets, brother --- What does such an extreme Fear Index indicate? Bottom confirmation or another trap?

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CoffeeOnChain

· 12-29 09:52

Panic must be eaten, I'm serious

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pumpamentalist

· 12-29 09:51

Extreme panic is often the best ticket to get on board; history tends to repeat itself.

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StablecoinArbitrageur

· 12-29 09:47

longest fear cycle on record hitting different tbh... backtested this pattern across 47 previous cycles, correlation coefficient's screaming "capitulation signal" rn. gas fees gonna eat retail alive tho lmao

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HashRateHustler

· 12-29 09:37

Damn, this wave of the panic index has been hitting new lows, why isn't it rising yet Wait, did it surge before extreme panic? Should I start buying the dip now Historical data is right here, is this time really different? 90k has been consolidating for so long, it feels like it's about to take off The longest panic cycle ever, it's painful to watch but maybe it's really an opportunity When will the death panic index turn around, I can't sleep This panic cycle has broken records, according to historical logic it should be soon

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