✨️💫 Crypto Sentiment Hits a 2026 High After Strongest Week in Years
Market sentiment has shifted sharply higher.
The CoinMarketCap Fear and Greed Index reached 73 today, its highest reading of 2026 so far. Just one week earlier the same index was sitting at 36, deep in “Fear” territory. The jump of more than 35 points in seven days marks one of the fastest sentiment recoveries of the year.
At the same time, total crypto market capitalization has climbed about 5.6% to roughly $2.6 trillion. BTC has moved back above $77,000 as part of the broader rebound.
The rapid change in the Fear and Greed Index reflects the strong price action and rising risk appetite seen across the market this week. Readings in the 70s typically indicate “Greed,” a level not reached for many months.
Sentiment has improved quickly alongside the recent price gains.
XRP has posted a strong weekly gain of more than 22%.
The token has moved higher alongside the broader crypto market rebound. Most of the advance has come in the last few days as Bitcoin and major coins turned up and risk appetite improved.
Key points:
> Weekly performance stands out compared with many other large-cap coins
> The rise has been supported by higher trading volume
> XRP is participating in the same short-term strength seen across several altcoins
This kind of move often appears when the overall market shifts from quiet trading into a clearer risk-on period. XRP has responded quickly to that change in sentiment.
A solid weekly advance for XRP.
Do you see this weekly strength continuing if the broader market holds its recent gains?
💥✨️ Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $606 Million in Net Inflows on August 20, Extending Four-Day Streak
On August 20 (ET), spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $606 million, marking four consecutive days of net inflows. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded total net inflows of $221 million, also extending their four-day net inflow streak.
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From a technical perspective, the broader structure may continue favoring gradual upside continuation if lower timeframe entry patterns begin forming with constructive momentum behavior. In the simplest form - and without relying on excessive technical complexity - some market participants may prefer waiting for the 200-period simple moving average to position itself below current market price before considering stronger bullish confirmation.
Better alignment between short-term and long-term trend direction
Rather than aggressively anticipating movement, waiting for cleaner confirmation across lower timeframes may provide a more disciplined and risk-conscious approach to market participation.
From a broader investment perspective, investors may also continue monitoring:
Consumer spending conditions
International sales growth
Input-cost pressures and operating margins
Global economic sentiment affecting the consumer sector.
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🚨🚨 U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $298M Net Inflows, Ethereum ETFs Add $30.85M
According to SoSoValue data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $298 million on August 17 (ET). Over the same period, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs saw total net inflows of $30.85 million.
The stock is testing the $150 area, which has acted as an important level since its debut. A clean breakout and hold above it could open the door toward $170 next. Recent price action has already shown strong momentum off the lows. Investor's Business Daily
I wouldn't call $170 automatic, though. I want to see $150 turn into support rather than just a quick wick above it.
For me, the setup is simple:
Break and hold $150 → $170 becomes the next level I'm watching.
If it gets rejected again, I'd rather wait than force the trade.
Bitcoin’s supply in profit has fallen to 51.4%, its lowest level in three years, meaning 48.6% of BTC is currently held at a loss.
According to CryptoQuant, profit levels below 55% have historically been associated with periods of capitulation and reaccumulation. A similar setup occurred in early 2023, when Bitcoin traded around $16,000–$20,000.
However, analysts caution against trying to call the exact bottom. Accumulation phases can last much longer than expected before a sustained recovery begins.
🔹️✨️🔹️ $BTC has successfully reclaimed the pivotal $65,000 level, signaling a resurgence of bullish momentum.
This decisive move above a key technical threshold triggered significant volatility in the derivatives market, resulting in the liquidation of $263 million in leveraged positions over the past 24 hours.
As Bitcoin stabilizes above this zone, traders will be watching closely to see if this level can hold as a new foundation for the next leg up.
🚨✨️💫 XRP whales are growing while the price keeps falling
While retail sentiment stays weak - large XRP wallets are quietly increasing. XRP is down more than 70% from its 2025 high, while BTC still drives the broader market mood, and yet million-XRP wallets just climbed again.
The number of wallets holding at least 1M XRP rose from about 2,006 to 2,038 in three months. At roughly $1 per XRP, that means more addresses are now sitting on $1M+ balances.
And it’s not just wallet growth. XRP Ledger activity also jumped, with more than 2.8M transactions processed on August 5 - around 86% higher than the previous week.
Price is falling, but large balances and network activity are still growing. That doesn’t guarantee whales are buying - custody changes and internal transfers can also create new wallets.
So is XRP quietly being accumulated near $1, or are the rich-list numbers telling a much less bullish story?
primarily see the stock in a downward move, with the low expected within the blue Long-Term Entry Range ($31.00-$22.15). Once the correction low is set in this area, a sustained upward move is likely to follow.
Alternative Scenario
Alternatively, it's possible the price has already established its correction low, and a move above resistance at $56.99 and $68.49 could happen soon (probability: 32%).
Long-Term Outlook
On the daily chart, after the ongoing correction wraps up within our blue Long-Term Entry Range ($31.00-$22.15), we expect a sustained upward phase. This should gradually push the stock to new highs above resistance at $179.10.
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