Bitcoin's Brutal Plunge: Market Rocked by Extreme Fear as Price Dips Below $105K!

Bitcoin has experienced a sharp and unsettling reversal from its record high of over $126,000 just two weeks ago, with its price now plummeting into the $104,000 range. This multi-day decline has pushed market sentiment to its most cautious level in months, with the price dipping as low as $103,516 in early morning trading on some exchanges.
The dramatic shift in investor psychology is clearly reflected in the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index. After signaling 'greed' with a reading of 70 when Bitcoin was above $124,000, the index has now plummeted to 22/100, firmly placing sentiment in the 'Extreme Fear' category. Another observation noted the index at 28/100, signifying a state of 'Fear', with the threshold for 'Extreme Fear' being below 25/100. This widely recognized gauge, ranging from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), serves as a crucial barometer for potential market turning points.
A primary catalyst for this downturn was a drastic and sharp sell-off across Bitcoin and the broader crypto market on October 10. This was triggered by President Trump's announcement of sweeping 100% tariffs and export controls, a direct response to China’s new restrictions on nearly all products set to begin on November 1, 2025. The news sparked a significant crypto market retreat, with Bitcoin briefly falling 12% and other major cryptocurrencies experiencing declines of up to 40%. Bitcoin is now near the low price of this sell-off, with the broader crypto market following suit.
Concerns are mounting among traders about a potential deeper correction, with some bracing for declines into the $90,000s or even $80,000s. Technical indicators corroborate this bearish outlook, showing weakening momentum. Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dipped to 37 on longer timeframes and 32.7 on shorter timeframes, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) barely confirmed a downtrend at 25.23, climbing above 34 on shorter timeframes to signal strong bearish momentum. Furthermore, charts have revealed a “death cross” pattern, a technical signal frequently associated with prolonged market downturns.
Historically, periods of “extreme fear” on the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index often coincide with oversold conditions, as traders withdraw from risk and market liquidity tightens. While such phases have sometimes preceded local bottoms, the timing of a recovery remains uncertain amid ongoing broader market volatility and macro uncertainty impacting risk assets globally. Bitcoin’s decline is mirroring weakness observed in equities and commodities, as investors anticipate renewed geopolitical tensions and cautious monetary policy commentary later in the week.
In stark contrast to Bitcoin's struggles, gold has surged to fresh all-time highs, climbing above $4,270 per ounce and reaching highs near $4,350 per ounce. Gold's year-to-date gain of nearly 60% has significantly outpaced Bitcoin’s approximately 20% growth, reinforcing its traditional status as a safe-haven asset. The diverging trajectories of Bitcoin, a risk-on asset, and gold, a risk-off asset, distinctly illustrate the current heightened market anxiety and investors' preference for stability amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
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