
Market Analysis
Market Cap Gains $24B as Fear Recedes; Bitcoin Dominance Edges Higher While DeFi Holds Steady
Total crypto market capitalization rose to $2.28T over 48 hours as the Fear & Greed Index climbed 7 points to 41, signaling a modest shift away from extreme caution. Bitcoin dominance edged up 40 basis points while DeFi TVL gained $522M, suggesting measured accumulation across core assets.
AI Desk · Aug 18, 2026 · 2 min read






