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The crypto markets are sitting in a mood that rarely looks like hope. Fear 
sits very high, and that kind of fear has traders asking whether the worst is 
already behind them or still to come. Extreme Fear And Market Signals Reports 
note the Crypto Fear &amp; Greed Index recently hit a low of 11, one of the 
weakest readings this year. That kind of reading has shown up near big turns 
before, but it is not a guarantee of an instant rebound. Related Reading: 
Bullish Signal? Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Turns Positive After Months In Red 
Some pieces of market data point to deeper stress — consumer credit trouble, 
weak housing figures, and loan strain — while other parts of the market, 
especially certain tech sectors, have kept rising. One analyst warns that what 
looks like calm at the surface may be hiding pressure underneath. Jesse Eckel 
argues the broader economy has been dragged forward by gains in AI-driven 
stocks, even though many everyday measures show strain. His view: investors 
who want exposure to AI’s upside may find it easier to chase smaller crypto 
tokens than to buy into giant tech firms. AI Speculation Spreads To Smaller 
Tokens That logic is simple. Big tech stocks are expensive. Smaller crypto 
projects promise bigger upside for retail traders who want a quick win. 
Analysts say this pattern could push money into crypto rails when mania 
returns, and that retail buyers often prefer instruments that feel close at 
hand and cheap. Yet there is a difference between wanting a bet and finding a 
solid reason to make one, and that difference matters to outcomes. A Paid 
Model’s Bold Numbers Some forecasts backing the bullish case come from an AI 
model accessed by market participants. The model gave numbers that look 
dramatic: roughly $155,000 for Bitcoin by the end of 2026 and about $240,000 
by 2027. Those figures are treated as directional estimates, not precise 
promises, and the analyst using the model stressed they should guide thinking 
rather than dictate it. How This Might Play Out If money does rotate from 
expensive tech shares into speculative crypto bets, the flow would likely 
start small and then build as headlines and social chatter amplify the move. 
Related Reading: Is Bitcoin The Poor Man’s Hedge Against Inflation? Coinbase 
CEO Thinks So That could lift small tokens first. Big moves often happen after 
long stretches where few people expect them. But the timing is hard to pin 
down. Market sentiment can stay negative for a long time even when conditions 
for a rebound are present. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from 
TradingView

Crypto’s Biggest Bull Run Could Come From The Most Unexpected Place: AI Bubble

The Treasury Department sanctioned a Russian exploit broker network accused of 
trafficking stolen U.S. trade secrets and government cyber tools for 
cryptocurrency, marking the first use of a key intellectual property law to 
counter escalating national security threats. Treasury Sanctions Crypto-Funded 
Exploit Ring Trading Stolen US Cyber Tools The U.S. Department of the Treasury 
announced […]

Crypto Millions Finance Sale of Stolen US Trade Secrets, Treasury Says

“The goal is to decouple slots and finality, to allow us to reason about both 
separately,” explained Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Buterin explains 4-year roadmap for faster, quantum-resistant Ethereum

Ethereum price started a major rally above the $2,000 resistance. ETH is now 
correcting gains from $2,150 and might decline to $2,000. Ethereum started a 
fresh upward move above the $1,950 zone. The price is trading above $2,000 and 
the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend 
line with resistance at $1,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via 
Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,120 
zone. Ethereum Price Rallies Over 15% Ethereum price managed to form a base 
and traded above the $1,920 resistance, like Bitcoin. ETH price rallied above 
the $2,000 and $2,020 resistance levels. There was a break above a bearish 
trend line with resistance at $1,920 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The bulls 
even pumped the price above $2,100. A high was formed at $2,158 before there 
was a sharp downside correction. The price dipped below the 23.6% Fib 
retracement level of the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $2,158 
high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple 
Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,000, the price could 
attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,080 level. 
The first key resistance is near the $2,120 level. The next major resistance 
is near the $2,150 level. A clear move above the $2,150 resistance might send 
the price toward the $2,200 resistance. An upside break above the $2,200 
region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether 
could rise toward the $2,250 resistance zone or even $2,320 in the near term. 
Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,120 resistance, it 
could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the 
$2,000 level. The first major support sits near the $1,975 zone or the 50% Fib 
retracement level of the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $2,158 
high. A clear move below the $1,975 support might push the price toward the 
$1,930 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $1,900 region. 
The main support could be $1,880. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD 
for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI &#8211; The RSI for 
ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $1,975 Major 
Resistance Level – $2,150

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