Bitcoin Crashes To ‘Extreme Fear’ — But History Shows That’s Not A Buy Signal
Posted On November 18, 2025
Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) Fear Index has plunged to 12, but historical sentiment patterns suggest this level rarely marks a true bottom.
Extreme Fear Deepens As Sentiment Hits One Of Its Lowest Readings

Crypto Fear & Greed Index (Source: Coinglass)
Social and derivatives data show traders calling for a bottom, but historical behavior suggests fear phases tend to linger rather than reverse quickly.
That history highlights how long sentiment can remain depressed even without a sharp breakdown or recovery.