The Crypto Fear & Greed Index ended a 48-day run in the “extreme fear” zone after rising to 28 and then holding at 26 on Wednesday, pointing to improving risk sentiment. In March, total crypto market cap is up 7.65% (about $174 billion), while Binance logged a $2.2 billion USDT inflow on March 18 and exchange stablecoin reserves rose to $68.5 billion from $64 billion on March 8.

Bitcoin’s early-week strength stalled on Wednesday when BTC slid 3.4% to $70,900 alongside a broad US stock sell-off, then recovered to retake $72,000. The pullback followed a hotter-than-expected PPI print, while analysts flagged key support at $70,250–$71,275 and a potential next liquidity area near $68,900.

Bitcoin is holding above $70,000 while the average entry price for US spot BTC ETF investors sits near $79,900, putting many buyers close to breakeven. Data cited in the report shows ETF flows turning positive, with daily inflows peaking above 3,300 BTC on March 2 and total holdings rising to 1,291,618 BTC. Analysts also point to improving order flow and derivatives metrics, keeping attention on a potential $80,000 test in the weeks ahead.

A recurring weekly "bottom" signal on Solana's SOL has appeared again after previously showing up ahead of a 1,604% rally in 2023 and a 142% rise in 2025. Traders are watching price holding above $93.50 and potential upside levels near $120 and $145, while derivatives data suggest the recovery is still early. Open interest has stayed below $2.3 billion since the Feb. 6 low, and futures CVD improved by $700 million from Feb. 24.