Crypto Market Dips Broadly as Fear Sentiment Takes Hold

Over the past 24 hours, most major cryptocurrencies posted small losses, with Dogecoin leading declines at -1.7% and Polkadot dropping -2.1%, while Bitcoin and Ethereum each slipped around 1%. The market's "Fear & Greed Index" currently sits at 31, which falls in the "Fear" zone — this is a sentiment indicator that reflects how nervous or cautious the overall market is feeling right now. A few coins bucked the trend, with Litecoin gaining 1% and Cardano and Avalanche posting small gains, reminding beginners that not all assets move in the same direction at the same time.