Extreme Fear in Crypto, Greed in Gold — Bitcoin Bulls Look to 2026
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Market sentiment between gold and crypto has sharply diverged. The Gold Fear & Greed Index recently flashed “Greed” at 79, while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index sat at “Extreme Fear” with a reading of 24.
Despite the disconnect, Bitcoin advocates remain optimistic. MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said rising gold prices historically signal future strength for Bitcoin.
Looking ahead, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects Bitcoin to rebound next year, while Jan3 founder Samson Mow predicts the asset could be on the verge of a decade-long bull run.
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2026 will be ours