Bitcoin falls below $70K as spot flows surge 137% and volatility spikes

first published 2026-03-07T22:05:54Z

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 18 ('extreme fear') after a brief rebound, down from 20 and a midweek spike to 25. The index previously hit a yearly low of 5 in February. Reported drivers include geopolitical tensions (US, Israel, Iran) and macroeconomic uncertainty. Market metrics show roughly 38% of altcoins trading at or near all-time lows, crypto trading volume down ~50%, social mentions of altcoins at two-year lows, and Google searches for 'Bitcoin going to zero' at their highest since 2022.

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Index fell to 18 ('extreme fear') from 20 after a midweek spike to 25; yearly low was 5 in February. Report cites geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty as drivers. Additional concrete market signals: ~38% of altcoins near all-time lows, trading volume down roughly 50%, social mentions at two-year lows, and Google searches for 'Bitcoin going to zero' highest since 2022.

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