Bitcoin Fear Sentiment Peaks Amid Bear Market Downtrend

Key Points:
  • Bitcoin  BTC -1.53% sentiment indicates increased fear as prices fall below $80,000.
  • Analysts discuss the potential for further price corrections.
  • Investor confidence shaken amid $2.5 billion in liquidations.

Bitcoin’s fear sentiment peaked at a multi-year high after its price dropped below $80,000 on February 1, 2026, amid $2.5 billion in liquidations.

The heightened fear sentiment indicates a bearish market outlook, impacting investor confidence and potentially leading to further volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin’s price slump below $80,000 has amplified fear sentiment among investors, reaching multi-year highs. The cryptocurrency’s latest closing at $78,634 follows a market disruption with $2.5 billion in liquidations and a $111 billion market cap decline.

PlanC, Bitcoin Analyst, “Price ‘corrections’ of 35%-40% are ‘historically not unheard of for a Bitcoin bull run.’ $75,000–$80,000 is a 37% to 40% correction. [There’s a] decent chance this will be the deepest pullback opportunity this Bitcoin bull run.”

This decline has disrupted multiple industries, shaking investor confidence with significant financial repercussions. Ethereum and XRP  XRP -2.69% have also faced downturns, impacting the market’s overall stability amid ongoing volatility.

Bitcoin’s recent price activity suggests implications for broader financial markets, potentially affecting institutional involvement. Despite this, some asset classes like Ethereum ETFs have shown resilience through continued inflows, indicating varying investor strategies.

As market sentiment spirals, traders and analysts express caution for further possible declines. Social media hints at a bearish outlook, but historical trends suggest near-term support levels that might stabilize prices.

Although the current trend reflects a mild Crypto Winter, analysts point to historical support zones around $75,000 as potential bottom signals. The financial landscape continues to evolve amidst macroeconomic shifts and investor decisions.

Otto Bergmanr

Otte Bergmar is a crypto journalist covering Scandinavian and European blockchain markets, with a focus on decentralisation, privacy, and the AI–crypto interface. He reports on Web3 startups, market structure, and EU policy; from licensing regimes to consumer protection and cross-border compliance. At TokenTopNews, Otte transforms policy drafts, regulatory disclosures, and on-chain data into actionable, decision-ready insights, helping readers understand how regulation influences blockchain adoption across Europe.