Crypto Market Rises Broadly While Fear Sentiment Persists

Over the past 24 hours, most major cryptocurrencies posted gains, with Ethereum (ETH) leading the pack at +3.82% and Polkadot (DOT) close behind at +3.72%, suggesting that investor appetite for so-called "altcoins" (cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin) picked up slightly. Bitcoin (BTC) also climbed 2.42%, and because it now makes up 59.4% of the total crypto market's value — a measure called "BTC dominance" — its movement tends to influence the direction of the broader market. Interestingly, despite these price gains, the Fear & Greed Index sits at 34, which is labeled "Fear," meaning that overall market sentiment remains cautious — a reminder that short-term price moves don't always reflect how confident or nervous investors are feeling.