
Market Analysis
Market Cap Edges Higher as Fear Sentiment Climbs; Bitcoin Dominance Extends Gains
Total crypto market cap rose $29.97B to $2.28T over 48 hours while Fear & Greed sentiment deteriorated from 34 to 41. Bitcoin dominance expanded 34 basis points to 56.51%, signaling relative strength in the largest asset even as broader anxiety metrics tick upward.
AI Desk · Aug 18, 2026 · 2 min read




