Entering 2026, the crypto market atmosphere is indeed somewhat subtle.
The current fear index has dropped to 31, but behind the subdued data lies the true logic of institutional behavior. Benchmark has recently maintained a buy rating and set the target price around $705, which is enough to demonstrate the attitude of professional funds. Compared to the market's pessimistic sentiment, their judgment obviously carries more weight.
What is more worth noting is the change in capital flow—traditional precious metals markets are gradually losing blood, with funds flowing out and increasingly entering the crypto ecosystem. The long-term value logic of leading assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Binance Coin remains unchanged.
Markets are often most testing of human nature at their freezing point. Investors who hold onto quality assets at emotional lows are usually the ones who laugh last. Each cycle repeats the same pattern—there is always a reversal after panic. Winters never last forever.
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MissedAirdropAgain
· 18h ago
The panic index at 31 really dares to fall. At this moment, institutions are quietly buying, while retail investors are疯狂 selling... Speaking of the cold winter, I just see it as another test of my mindset.
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MEVHunterNoLoss
· 18h ago
Institutions are quietly accumulating, while retail investors are still shouting about a drop. How many times has this script been played out?
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OnchainDetective
· 18h ago
Institutions are secretly buying, while retail investors are still panic selling. The gap...
When the panic index hits 31, it's usually the best time to get in. History always repeats itself.
At the price point of 705, Benchmark won't set prices arbitrarily. Trust these big-money players.
A cold winter? It's just a sieve. True holders don't care about these fluctuations at all.
Funds flowing from precious metals to crypto—what does that indicate? The market is making a choice.
Bottoms are always like this; the more panicked, the more careful you should be.
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4am_degen
· 18h ago
Panic index at 31, institutions are still quietly getting on board. The real test of human nature has just begun.
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Ser_APY_2000
· 18h ago
Panic index 31... The institutions are quite calm, while retail investors are still hesitating here
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$705? Benchmark, what is this implying, or do they really believe in it
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Funds are flowing from precious metals into cryptocurrencies. This routine is the same every time, just see who can hold on
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Those who stick to the bottom will laugh last, but the question is, how do I know this is truly the bottom haha
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It sounds good, but who the hell can really say how long the cold winter will last
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I agree that the long-term value of top-tier assets hasn't changed, but short-term crazy devaluation hasn't changed either
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Talking about cycle theory again, wake up everyone, this time is different, believe it or not
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Institutions maintain buy ratings, so when will our money come back
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OfflineNewbie
· 18h ago
Panic index 31? I'm still losing money, and the institutions are laying low again, right?
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SighingCashier
· 18h ago
Hmm... It's that same "bottom-fishing" argument again, always saying the same thing.
How many people can truly stick to it?
Entering 2026, the crypto market atmosphere is indeed somewhat subtle.
The current fear index has dropped to 31, but behind the subdued data lies the true logic of institutional behavior. Benchmark has recently maintained a buy rating and set the target price around $705, which is enough to demonstrate the attitude of professional funds. Compared to the market's pessimistic sentiment, their judgment obviously carries more weight.
What is more worth noting is the change in capital flow—traditional precious metals markets are gradually losing blood, with funds flowing out and increasingly entering the crypto ecosystem. The long-term value logic of leading assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Binance Coin remains unchanged.
Markets are often most testing of human nature at their freezing point. Investors who hold onto quality assets at emotional lows are usually the ones who laugh last. Each cycle repeats the same pattern—there is always a reversal after panic. Winters never last forever.