Ethereum is hovering near $2,000 while sentiment hits extreme fear levels. But behind the panic, institutional ETF inflows, the Pectra upgrade, and growing regulatory clarity could set the stage for a powerful 2026 alt season. Here’s what the market might be missing.

Bitcoin dipped below $67,000 as extreme fear hit the crypto market. Meanwhile, Ripple launched XRP Community Day, LayerZero unveiled a 2 million TPS blockchain backed by Citadel and Tether, and Goldman Sachs revealed a $2.36 billion crypto portfolio. Panic… or positioning?

Bitcoin plunges near $60K before staging a 13% rebound. Ethereum volatility, China’s stablecoin ban, whale accumulation, and a $40B exchange glitch shake global crypto markets. Here’s what it means.