Bitcoin Confirms Bottom, Escapes Extreme Fear

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Bitcoin (BTC) price showed a recovery, successfully lifting market sentiment from the 'extreme fear' stage to the 'fear' stage.

According to the cryptocurrency media outlet Bitcoinist on April 17 (local time), as Bitcoin's price rebounds, overall sentiment in the virtual asset market is improving. Bitcoin has recovered recent losses, alleviating investors' anxieties. The sentiment index has moved out of the extreme fear zone and entered the fear stage. Market participants are closely watching whether the price recovery will lead to a long-term trend reversal.

The specific value of the sentiment index recorded 25. This indicates that the worst phase of the crisis has passed. The figure, which had plummeted to the 10-point range last week, has rebounded, suggesting that the market's fundamental strength is recovering. As Bitcoin price secures a specific support level, buying pressure is gradually flowing in. The improvement in psychological indicators is a signal that increases the possibility of funds flowing into the altcoin market.

Institutional investors' bargain hunting and the stabilization of macroeconomic indicators drove this rebound. Bitcoin defended the $64,000 level, showing strong downside rigidity. The slowdown in fund outflows through ETFs also contributed to price support. Investors analyzed that the market has entered a technical rebound zone due to short-term overselling. While excessive optimism should be avoided, expectations for confirming a bottom have grown.

On-chain analysis firms like Santiment analyzed that whale activity is becoming active again. As accumulation activities in large wallets are detected, the prevailing outlook is that the end of the downtrend is in sight. Institutions are absorbing the sell-off volume from retail investors, reorganizing market leadership. The low rate of long-term holders exiting provides strong support for further upside. Whether the technical resistance level of $68,000 is broken through will be a key variable determining the success of the future rally.

The gradual recovery of the sentiment index plays a role in alleviating volatility in the virtual asset market. As the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin is firmly establishing its role as a psychological benchmark for the entire market. Exchange liquidity indicators and changes in open interest in the derivatives market are major factors for short-term volatility. Market participants are monitoring real-time indicator changes and formulating cautious response strategies. The rise in indicators shows that the market's self-correction mechanism is functioning smoothly.

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