Crypto Market Slides Broadly as Fear Sentiment Takes Hold

Nearly every major cryptocurrency fell over the past 24 hours, with DOT dropping 5.5%, LINK falling 5%, and XRP and SOL each declining over 4% — making them the hardest hit in today's data. Bitcoin slipped 2.5% while holding above $63,000, and its "dominance" — meaning its share of the total crypto market — sits at 56.3%, suggesting investors are leaning toward the most established coin during uncertain times. The market's Fear & Greed Index currently reads 29, which is labeled "Fear," a signal that overall investor sentiment is cautious right now; UNI was the rare exception, edging up 0.9% while most others fell.