Crypto Market Edges Higher Despite Extreme Fear Sentiment

Most major cryptocurrencies posted small gains over the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin rising about 1.8% and the overall crypto market sitting at a total value of roughly $2.25 trillion. The standout mover was Avalanche (AVAX), which climbed over 5% — the largest single-day gain among the coins tracked, though no specific news is confirmed here as the cause. Interestingly, the Fear & Greed Index sits at a very low score of 22, labeled "Extreme Fear," which means market sentiment is still quite nervous overall — a reminder that short-term price changes and how investors *feel* don't always move in the same direction.