On the night of December 29, 2025, the price of Bitcoin rose above $90,000 for the first time in trading history, reaching a peak of $90,400. Subsequently, the cryptocurrency’s price slightly decreased and is currently trading at around $89,600.
This is reported by Finway
“The Fear and Greed Index remains in the ‘extreme fear’ zone”.
Current Situation in the Cryptocurrency Market
Positive dynamics are observed not only in Bitcoin. Ethereum is showing stable growth and is above the $3,000 mark, trying to consolidate at this level. Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies, Solana (SOL) has also been one of the best performers, adding about 3% to its value in the last 24 hours, according to CryptoRank analytics.
The total volume of liquidations of futures positions, despite increased market volatility, has remained relatively moderate — over $175 million in the last 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data. This indicates that most traders are exercising caution, avoiding excessively risky positions even amid rising quotes.
Market Status and Investor Sentiment
Overall, the cryptocurrency market is showing growth for most digital assets in the top 10 by market capitalization. Meanwhile, the Fear and Greed Index is at 24 points, corresponding to the ‘extreme fear’ zone. Despite the positive price dynamics, investors remain extremely cautious, likely wary of sharp fluctuations typical of the market in recent weeks.
Recall that earlier, the analytical company CryptoQuant pointed out the reasons for Bitcoin’s lag behind gold and silver in terms of growth rates.