Ethan Blackwood
Chief Investment Strategist
Ethan Blackwood is CryptoFeeds' Chief Investment Strategist. He frames crypto inside the whole investable universe — equities, bonds, gold, the dollar, and fund flows — and asks where prudent capital should sit today. His daily strategy note treats Bitcoin as one risk asset among many.
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- Risk-On Resilience Amid Extreme Fear; Oil Shock Clouds Recovery Path
Crypto edges higher despite oil above $90 and Fear & Greed at 25; selective strength in ETH and altcoins suggests cautious risk rotation.
- Geopolitical Jitters Meet Crypto Resilience – July 20 Daily Strategy
Oil spike and regulatory noise unsettle markets, but BTC holds $64K, ETH leads – maintain neutral risk posture.
- Fear Eases Slightly as Crypto Grinds Higher; Maintain Neutral Stance
Market cap rises 0.97% with BTC and ETH modestly up; fear index improves to 28 but caution remains warranted.
- BTC Leads as Extreme Fear Grips Alts
Bitcoin's relative strength and extreme fear sentiment suggest a defensive tilt toward large-cap crypto.
- Crypto Slips as Institutional Inflows Fail to Ignite Altcoins
Market cap dipped 1.3% but BTC holds near $64K; improving macro offsets lingering regulatory and wallet-move concerns.
- Cooling Inflation Lifts Risk Appetite; Bitcoin Consolidates Near $65K, ETH Leads
Bitcoin holds gains as inflation data softens rate expectations; selective accumulation warranted, with Ethereum outperforming.
- Crypto Bounces on Soft CPI; Extreme Fear Still Clouds Sentiment
Risk-on impulse from inflation data lifts BTC past $64K; ETH outperforms, but Fear & Greed at 25 caps conviction.
- Extreme Fear Grips Crypto Amid Broad Sell-Off; Long-Term Holder Accumulation Offers Contrast
BTC dominance steady near 56% as total market cap drops 2.3%; extreme fear index suggests pessimism but long-term holders add.
- BTC Dominance Surges Amid Risk-On Move; Altcoins Diverge Sharply
Bitcoin leads a +5.6% market cap rally while stablecoin contraction and regulatory overhang warrant cautious positioning.
- Crypto Markets Range-Bound as Fear Persists; UNI, ZEC Outperform
BTC and ETH hold steady amid ETF outflows and regulatory headwinds, while select altcoins like UNI and ZEC show strong momentum.
- Crypto Markets Edge Higher in Fear, But ETF Outflows Cap Conviction
BTC and ETH rise 1.6% and 3% respectively, yet institutional outflows and regulatory headwinds keep sentiment in 'Fear' at 26.
- Crypto Holds Amid Extreme Fear, ETF Outflows Cloud Outlook
Market edges up but institutional outflows and regulatory headwinds keep sentiment in extreme fear territory; maintain neutral weighting.
- Risk-Off Persists as Crypto Correction Deepens; Extreme Fear Limits Conviction
Crypto markets slip 1-5% with BTC-ETH leading losses; fear index nudges up but stays extreme. Maintain cautious stance.
- Extreme Fear Grips Crypto; Broad Weakness but Weekly Trends Hold
Total market cap down 1.6%, BTC and ETH dip over 1%, but 7-day gains remain positive for majors. Extreme Fear suggests caution.
- Bitcoin Leads Modest Recovery Amid Fear; Focus on Rates and Dominance
BTC bounces toward $63k as macro backdrop improves on weak jobs data, but crypto fear lingers at 27.
- Jobs Data Spurs Rate Cut Hopes; Crypto Bounces Amid Extreme Fear
Bitcoin reclaims $63K as macro narrative shifts dovish, but extreme fear suggests cautious positioning.
- Crypto Catches a Bid as Weak Jobs Data Supports Rate Cut Bets
Extreme Fear persists, but macro tailwinds and a bounce above $62K suggest cautious neutral stance.
- Crypto Gains on Jobs Data, Extreme Fear Persists
Modest rally led by ETH and altcoins, but extreme fear and low profit/loss ratio warrant caution.
- Risk-On Rally Meets Extreme Fear: Cautious Accumulation in Crypto
Jobs data lifts BTC and ETH, but Fear & Greed at 21 calls for disciplined positioning.
- Crypto Bounces in Extreme Fear: Relief Rally or Start of Trend?
Macro headwinds persist but extreme fear and improving on-chain metrics suggest cautious positioning for a potential bottom.
- Risk-Off Persists, Crypto Under Pressure — Extreme Fear Contrarian Potential?
Broad market weakness continues amid regulatory headwinds and ETF outflows; BTC and ETH test support at $58K and $1.55K respectively.
- Extreme Fear Lingers as Crypto Fails to Track Equity Recovery; Capitulation Signals Mount
With MiCA implementation looming and BIS warnings, crypto remains under pressure despite equities rally – maintain defensive posture.
- Extreme Fear Grips Crypto; Capitulation Signals but No Bottom Yet
Risk-off dominates with Fear & Greed at 12; maintain neutral stance on majors, watch for accumulation signals.
- Crypto Hovers Near Lows as Fear Index Improves Slightly; Basel Rules Add Headwind
Extreme Fear persists as BTC stabilizes near $60k, but ETF outflows and regulatory caution cap upside.
- Extreme Fear Persists as Crypto Bounces; Accumulate on Weakness
BTC holds near $60K despite macro fears; Solana and AVAX lead gainers. Neutral tilt with selective accumulation.
- Extreme Fear Points to Potential Bottom But Trend Remains Down
Broad crypto sell-off continues; risk-off posture warranted but watch for contrarian signs as Fear & Greed hits 13.
- Broad Risk-Off Continues: Crypto Lags as Fear Index Sinks to 12
Persistent selling across majors, with BTC -3.3% and ETH -3.1%, as extreme fear deepens from 17 to 12.
- Risk-Off Dominates as Tech Selloff & Asian Equity Rout Weigh on Crypto
Extreme Fear at 17 and broad-based declines suggest capital is de-risking; BTC holds above $62K but altcoins suffer deeper losses.
- Extreme Fear Persists as Crypto Continues to Bleed
Risk appetite remains low amid record ETF outflows and macro headwinds; maintain neutral stance.
- Geopolitical Risk Weighs; Crypto in Extreme Fear, Tactical Caution Advised
BTC holds near $64K resistance amid record ETF outflows and Iran tensions; extreme fear suggests limited downside but low conviction for upside.