The Fear and Greed Index, which measures market sentiment, indicates that the overall sentiment has been categorized as "Fear" at a level of 30% over the past year, suggesting that investors are feeling apprehensive and cautious. Additionally, Bitcoin has returned to a state of "Extreme Fear," reflecting heightened anxiety among investors regarding its price volatility and market conditions.
source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/15/fear-and-greed-index-in-fear-30-of-the-past-year-bitcoin-back-in-extreme-fear