The CoinMarketCap “Crypto Fear and Greed Index” shifted to “neutral” for the first time since October, with a reading of 40, indicating improved investor sentiment. In November, the Index hit a low of 10, signaling “extreme fear.” Bitcoin’s price dropped 35% after a historic crash in October.

Altcoins saw significant losses, with many tokens losing most of their value overnight. The total altcoin market cap, excluding ETH and BTC, plummeted by about 33% in a single day. Crypto investors are hopeful for 2026 after moving away from “extreme fear” at the end of 2025.

US headlines focus on the strike on Venezuela, led by President Trump. Despite the attack, Bitcoin’s price remained resilient and even reclaimed $91,000. Market analysts have mixed opinions on how the incident will affect crypto prices, with some predicting little impact on Bitcoin’s price.

Investors are advised to monitor traditional financial markets when US markets open on Monday to gauge the impact of the Venezuela strike. Some analysts believe there will be minimal effect on Bitcoin’s price. Magazine: High conviction that ETH will surge 160%, SOL’s sentiment opportunity: Trade Secrets.

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