The crypto market is flashing red signals, with the Fear & Greed Index lingering in the "Extreme Fear" zone (score around 20-24). This sentiment reflects the high volatility that saw over $300 million in liquidations across the market recently, predominantly hitting over-leveraged long positions.
As of January 24, 2026, Bitcoin (
$BTC ) is hovering around the $89,200 mark, and Ethereum (
$ETH ) near $2,940. The charts show clear rejection from the $90,500-$91,000 supply zone, confirming that sellers are currently in control.
Key Market Takeaways:
The Trend is Bearish (Short-Term): BTC is consistently forming lower highs. The current downtrend will likely remain in place until
$BTC reclaims the $91,500-$92,000 level with significant volume.Critical Demand Zone: The key support area to watch is the $87,500-$88,000 demand block. This level has held multiple times, but increasing pressure means a break below could trigger a swift drop to the $85,000 range.Smart Money vs. Retail: Long-term investors and large entities have been accumulating during this fear, a classic contrarian strategy, while retail investors often panic-sell, providing exit liquidity for big players.External Headwinds: Geopolitical tensions and rising bond yields are pushing global investors into "risk-off" assets, like gold, adding pressure on crypto markets.
In this environment, "WAIT" is often the smartest strategy. Avoid taking high-risk positions in the current "no clean entries" zone.
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