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Crypto analyst Mags recently pointed out that the Fear and Greed Index has once again dipped into “Extreme Fear” territory. Historically, this has often been a reliable buy signal for Bitcoin (BTC), with each previous drop into this zone preceding a significant price recovery. The last time this occurred was in September 2024, when Bitcoin was trading around $54,000. Following that extreme fear signal, BTC experienced an impressive surge of 102%. Now that the index is back in Extreme Fear, traders are watching closely for a similar bounce. However, this potential trajectory could be influenced by external macroeconomic factors, particularly the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting concludes today, March 19, 2025, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s subsequent speech will be closely scrutinized. This meeting is especially critical given the current economic uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s recently imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada . These economic shifts have already caused the crypto market to shed nearly a trillion dollars in valuation, making the FOMC’s interest rate decision even more impactful. Currently, analysts expect the Fed to maintain rates between 4.25% and 4.50%, unchanged since December 2024. Market expectations for rate cuts in 2025 have shifted from anticipating two quarter-point reductions to a more cautious outlook. Bitcoin is currently trading around $83,306, struggling to break through existing resistance levels. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 43.73, indicating a neutral to slightly bearish momentum. Bollinger Bands suggest that BTC is trading closer to the lower band, which typically signifies high volatility and the possibility of a significant price move. However, the direction of this move will likely depend on overall market sentiment and the broader macroeconomic environment. Related: Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet: Tokyo Firm Adds Millions More in BTC to Treasury Analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted the importance of Bitcoin’s moving averages . BTC is currently facing rejection at the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), while the 50-day SMA is providing an additional layer of resistance around $91,000. Bullish momentum for Bitcoin may remain uncertain until these key levels are decisively cleared. If Fed Chair Powell’s commentary hints at potential future rate cuts or if market sentiment improves following the FOMC meeting, Bitcoin could indeed bounce back from this Extreme Fear territory. A successful break above the $91,000 resistance could then trigger a rally towards $100,000 and potentially beyond, mirroring the historical pattern observed in September 2024. Related: Bitcoin’s Getting New Big Players: Fresh Whales Amassing Millions However, if the Federal Reserve maintains a hawkish stance and economic conditions continue to deteriorate, BTC could revisit support levels around $77,000 or even lower. In this scenario, the Fear and Greed Index might remain in Extreme Fear for an extended period, delaying any potential recovery. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

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$ETH Ethereum (ETH) price struggles below $2,200, facing mounting challenges as decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on the network drops 34% in a week. The decline signals weakening demand for Ethereum-based DeFi, as rivals like Solana (SOL), Tron (TRX), and BNB Chain (BNB) make significant gains. Ethereum’s DeFi Activity Shrinks as BNB Chain Surges Ethereum's DEX volume fell 34% in the last seven days, impacting layer-2 solutions such as Base, Arbitrum, and Polygon. BNB Chain saw a 27% volume increase, while Canto surged 445%, highlighting shifting trader preferences. PancakeSwap (BNB Chain) overtook Uniswap (Ethereum) in total fees, signaling declining demand for ETH as transaction costs become less attractive. Ethereum’s leading DeFi protocols—Maverick Protocol and DODO—recorded 85% and 46% volume declines, respectively. Ethereum’s TVL Drops, ETH Futures Show Weak Demand While Ethereum remains the top blockchain in total value locked (TVL) at $47.2 billion, its 9% weekly decline has narrowed the gap with competitors. BNB Chain deposits increased 6% in the past week, while Ethereum’s key DeFi projects saw major losses: Stargate Finance TVL dropped 11% Maker deposits declined 9% Spark Finance saw a 6% reduction Ethereum futures premiums fell to a 3% annualized rate, the lowest in over a year, indicating waning bullish sentiment among traders. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $293 million in outflows since March 5, signaling diminished institutional interest. Ethereum faces increasing competition, particularly from Solana’s growing memecoin market and Tron’s dominance in stablecoins. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid’s new blockchain for perpetual futures trading further threatens Ethereum’s standing in the DeFi space. For Ethereum to regain investor confidence and market share, it must provide a competitive edge. The upcoming “Pectra” upgrade needs to drive sustainable adoption and improve scalability, or ETH risks losing further ground to rivals.

Solana Layer-2 Scaler Defies Crypto Market Slump, Surges 41% This Week Amid Multiple Exchange Listings A Solana (SOL) layer-2 scaling solution defied the wider crypto market slump and surged by more than 41% this week following a flurry of recent exchange listings. Solayer (LAYER) is a blockchain network designed for high throughput and near-zero latency. The network bills itself as “infinitely scalable” and is designed to handle 1 million transactions per second (TPS). Explains the project, “Solayer is a protocol for developers who want to enhance their decentralize application’s performance on Solana. It aims to increase the reliability of network access while reducing associated costs by up to 50x.” Solayer’s new native token, LAYER, is trading at $1.21 at time of writing, up from $0.857 one week ago. The 216th-ranked crypto asset by market cap is also up more than 18% in the past 24 hours .