Crypto Market Dips Broadly as Fear Sentiment Grips Traders

Nearly every major cryptocurrency fell over the past 24 hours, with Avalanche (AVAX) leading the losses at -5.62%, followed by Cardano (ADA) at -2.45% and Solana (SOL) at -2.19%. The market's Fear & Greed Index sits at 26, labeled "Fear," which means most participants are feeling cautious right now — this kind of sentiment often reflects uncertainty and can cause people to sell or hold back from buying. Uniswap (UNI) was the standout exception, rising nearly 4%, showing that even in a down market, individual coins can move independently based on their own news or activity.