Bitcoin Leads Modest Gains as Fear Grips Market

Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin nudged up about 1.1% and Solana followed closely with a 1% rise, while most other coins stayed relatively flat or dipped slightly. Polkadot was the biggest mover in the other direction, slipping around 2.1%, and Chainlink also fell about 1.2% — this kind of uneven movement across coins is sometimes called a "mixed market." The Fear & Greed Index is currently sitting at 41, which is in "Fear" territory, meaning many market participants are feeling cautious right now — historically, fear in the market reflects uncertainty rather than confidence among buyers.