#CryptoMarketPullback The market started 2026 strong: BTC briefly topped ~$95K–$98K on ETF inflows, pro-crypto policy hype (CLARITY Act, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve talk), and institutional momentum.
But since mid-January, it's pulled back sharply — BTC down from highs near $98K to lows around $87K–$88K, now stabilizing ~$89K–$90K.
Broader market: 92/100 top coins red in recent 24h periods; altcoins hit harder (ETH -5%+ to ~$2,965–$3,000, SOL/XRP following suit).
Sentiment flipped: Fear & Greed Index back in "fear" zone; options pricing in ~30% chance BTC dips below $80K by late June (downside