Market Sentiment Plummets as Federal Reserve Signals No December Rate Cut
The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index fell to 15 and inched up to 16 on November 14, a level classified as extreme fear. This drop aligned with a 5.49% decline over 24 hours that pushed Bitcoin to a $95,383 low before it stabilized above $96,000.
The sell-off followed the Federal Reserve’s decision to rule out a December rate cut, which triggered a coordinated pullback from risk assets. The Nasdaq fell 2% and Treasury yields climbed. This sharply reduced the liquidity available for speculative assets. Bitcoin mirrored the moves of major U.S. indices during the session, driven by the macro reaction.
Historical Context and Investor Caution
The data shows the index stood at 34 a month ago and slid to 24 last week before falling to its current level. The last time it reached a similar reading was February 27, 2025, when it hit 10 after a stretch of sustained selling. The market is watching to see whether this zone attracts long-term buyers again, though the pressure from higher rates is keeping caution at a peak.
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