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AltcoinsBitcoin After hopes for an October rebound fizzled out, the crypto market remains in a fragile state. The sharp crash of October 11th, sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff escalation against China, wiped out billions in market value and sent investor sentiment into freefall. While Bitcoin and altcoins have since seen brief relief rallies, fear continues to dominate market psychology. Fear Index Hits Extreme Zone The market’s anxiety is clearly visible in the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index, which recently plunged into the “extreme fear” zone. According to on-chain data shared by Crypto Rover, this level of sentiment typically precedes strong accumulation phases, as panic selling drives prices lower than fundamentals might justify. However, history also shows that extreme fear can persist for weeks before any major rebound materializes. Extreme fear for Bitcoin & Ethereum. That’s where you buy. pic.twitter.com/djSYm727HY — Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) October 23, 2025 Investors remain cautious as geopolitical tensions intensify and uncertainty grows over the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision. With U.S. inflation data set to influence monetary policy in the coming days, many traders are avoiding large positions, leading to thinner liquidity and sharper price swings. Bitcoin continues to trade around the $109,000 mark, while Ethereum struggles to regain momentum above key resistance levels. Diverging Signals from 10x Research Crypto analysis firm 10x Research noted a striking divergence between Bitcoin and Ethereum in its latest report. According to their analysts, the options market currently favors selling strategies for Bitcoin but buying opportunities for Ethereum. The Bitcoin Options Market Saw This Bitcoin Move Coming Analyzing Bitcoin option markets, derivatives flows, and positioning has become essential to anticipating where Bitcoin and Ethereum prices may head next. While many traders were caught off guard by the recent weakness,… pic.twitter.com/WkYTT4Lv4M — 10x Research (@10x_Research) October 23, 2025 They…

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