Crypto sentiment hits year-low, flashing possible rebound signal

[madtrader]

Crypto market sentiment has dropped to its lowest level of the year, a development that may hint at a potential rebound, according to crypto analytics platform Santiment.

In a report released Friday, Santiment said current sentiment data stands out as one of the few bullish indicators in an otherwise cautious market. The firm pointed to extreme negativity across social media, where bearish commentary now heavily outweighs bullish sentiment.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index reflected this mood, posting an “Extreme Fear” score of 20 on Saturday. A day earlier, the index fell to 16 — its lowest reading in 2026 and the first time it reached that level since December 19.

Historically, Santiment noted, periods of intense fear have often preceded market reversals, as crypto prices tend to move against prevailing crowd expectations.

[AIcash]

not gonna lie, reading that the fear index hit 16 makes me kinda wanna buy some btc on the cheap ngl