The improvement in investor sentiment seemed to align with a 2.38% uptick<\/a> in the global crypto market cap to $4.05 trillion. It was supported by Bitcoin [BTC]<\/a> surging<\/a> by 3.33% to $121,706 and Ethereum [ETH]<\/a> climbing by 2.02% to $4,271 over the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n Do historical trends indicate anything?<\/p>\n In the past, periods of intense greed in the cryptocurrency market have frequently been followed by price pullbacks or sideways trading. This, as investors secured profits or repositioned to avoid the risks of inflated valuations.<\/p>\n The Crypto Fear & Greed Index hinted at robust market confidence at press time. At the same time though, its readings can also be seen as a warning sign. Could there be potential turbulence in the near term? For active traders, this dilemma underlines the importance of assessing risk tolerance and avoiding impulsive moves driven by FOMO.<\/p>\n Santiment\u2019s latest datasets seemed to add another layer to this analysis. For instance \u2013 Both Ethereum and Bitcoin\u2019s Relative Strength Index (RSI) appeared to be on the way down after peaking in the overbought zone.<\/p>\n Such a combination could hint at the possibility of a near-term market pullback. However, certainty will remain elusive in such dynamic conditions.<\/p>\n Source: Santiment<\/p>\n A look at Bitcoin\u2019s dominance\u2026<\/p>\n Bitcoin\u2019s market dominance continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining the overall bullish sentiment across the crypto sector though.<\/p>\n With a value of 60.80% at press time, this level alluded to a \u201cflight to safety,\u201d with investors increasingly leaning towards the most established and liquid cryptocurrency. Such dominance often sets the tone for the broader market, particularly during periods of rapid price swings or heightened uncertainty. <\/p>\n If this dominance persists, it could help prolong the current wave of greed, keeping bullish momentum intact for now.<\/p>\n Community weighs in\u2026<\/p>\n Remarking on the same, an X user said<\/a>,\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAnd they said crypto was dead. This is just the beginning fam \u2013 if we map the growth trajectory to traditional markets, we\u2019re looking at serious upside potential. Remember when $1T seemed impossible? Now we\u2019re at $4T and the fear\/greed index is only at 62.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Another X user, Sebastian Diaconu, went a step further and talked<\/a> about both the good and bad sides of the market, wherein, for the good side, he said,\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFear-Greed meter is still at decent levels, which means there is a lot of upside potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For the bad side though, he added,\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAltcoin season that everyone is waiting for is not happening. At least not now.\u00a0 Yes, we have Ethereum, XRP and\u2026that\u2019s about it. So, the major question is: will there be an Altcoin Season or not?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Is that the whole story though? Well, according to AMBCrypto, a high greed signal doesn\u2019t always translate into an instant downturn. Market sentiment can remain elevated for extended periods, before any significant correction sets in. <\/p>\n For example \u2013 On 23 May, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index touched<\/a> 78, a level firmly in the \u201cextreme greed\u201d zone. This coincided with Bitcoin\u2019s ascent to $111.8k. <\/p>\n Such an alignment is also evidence of how bullish momentum can persist, despite overheated sentiment. This could leave room for further gains before market forces potentially recalibrate.<\/p>\n![\"ETH](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ETH-and-BTC-Santiment-scaled.webp.webp\"\/)
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