Matrixport's Extreme Fear Reading for Bitcoin Points to Potential Market Turning Point

Matrixport reported on February 17 that its Greed and Fear Index 21-day average for Bitcoin has dropped below zero, reaching one of its most pessimistic levels in recent years. The firm noted that such extreme fear has previously appeared near market bottoms, although further price declines remain possible. Bitcoin was trading around $68,000 with notable weekly and multi-month losses, while institutional products saw $380 million in outflows over the past seven days.