Crypto Market Rises Broadly While Fear Remains High

Most major cryptocurrencies moved higher over the last 24 hours, with Avalanche (AVAX) and Cardano (ADA) leading the gains at +5.7% and +4.5% respectively — this means their prices rose more than most other coins in the same period. Bitcoin (BTC) also climbed about 2.2%, and because it now makes up 56.5% of the total crypto market value, its moves tend to pull the broader market along with it. Interestingly, despite these price increases, the Fear & Greed Index sits at 25 ("Extreme Fear"), which is a sentiment indicator showing that many market participants still feel anxious or uncertain — a reminder that short-term price changes and overall market mood don't always point in the same direction.