# Fear and Greed Related Articles

Bitcoin deleverages after $13.45B expiry, but will weak demand stall recovery at $66K?

Following a significant $13.45 billion options expiry, Bitcoin underwent a broad deleveraging event, with Open Interest dropping 42% and reducing gamma constraints. This reset eased liquidation risks and suppressed short-term volatility, allowing the price to stabilize near $66,300. However, the market remains in a state of extreme fear, with weak demand and cautious sentiment hindering a strong recovery. Futures Open Interest declined further, funding rates turned negative, and long/short ratios hovered near parity, reflecting low conviction. The current structure is cleaner but fragile, leaving Bitcoin highly sensitive to macroeconomic triggers and headline-driven moves. For sustained stability, stronger spot demand is essential; otherwise, the market remains vulnerable to renewed volatility.

ambcrypto03/28 14:02

$SEA token delayed: OpenSea chooses market timing over a rushed launch

OpenSea has delayed the launch of its $SEA token, citing challenging market conditions across the crypto sector. CEO Devin Finzer emphasized that the token "only launches once," and the company prefers to wait for a more favorable environment rather than rushing the release during a period of weak market sentiment. To maintain user engagement, OpenSea is implementing several interim measures: cutting trading fees to 0% for 60 days, offering fee refunds to eligible users (who must forfeit earned "Treasures" points), and discontinuing its "Waves" rewards system in favor of a clearer timeline from the OpenSea Foundation. The decision reflects the current state of the NFT market, which, despite some recent growth, remains significantly smaller and less liquid than during its 2021 peak. With the broader crypto market also experiencing a slowdown—evidenced by the Fear and Greed Index lingering in the "fear" zone—OpenSea aims to launch $SEA only when both platform and market conditions improve.

ambcrypto03/17 10:44

Crypto search interest hits 2022 lows – Is market demand drying up?

ambcrypto02/21 15:02