Crypto News Today: Crypto Sentiment Rebounds to Levels Last Seen When Bitcoin Traded Above $100K

Crypto market sentiment is showing early signs of recovery as Bitcoin holds above $90,000 — a notable shift from earlier this month when sentiment was weaker despite BTC trading above $100,000.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose to 25 (“Extreme Fear”) on Friday, up three points from Thursday and nearly ten points higher than on Nov. 13 — the last day Bitcoin traded above $100,000 before sliding into its recent correction.Bitcoin is trading at $91,032 at the time of publication, according to CoinMarketCap, sparking fresh debate among analysts about whether the market can reclaim six figures before year-end.Sentiment Volatility Returns as Traders Debate Short-Term DirectionAnalyst Ted wrote on X Thursday that a decisive reclaim of $93,000–$94,000 could allow Bitcoin to retest $100,000 before any renewed downside.Meanwhile, on-chain analytics firm Santiment highlighted an uptick in bearish sentiment across social platforms — a historically contrarian signal that often precedes market reversals.“Most major turnarounds occur when retail’s hope is mainly lost,” Santiment stated, noting that crypto markets often move opposite the crowd’s expectations.Bitcoin remains down 18.9% over the past 30 days, according to CoinMarketCap.Even long-time bulls are moderating expectations. On Thursday, BitMine chairman Tom Lee softened his longstanding call for $250,000 BTC by year-end, acknowledging that a return to $100,000 — and maybe a new all-time high above $125,100 — is now a more realistic outcome.Will December break from Bitcoin’s historical patterns?Crypto trader Jelle noted that “after a bunch of slow-bleed corrections, almost everyone was caught off guard by the sell-off,” adding that BTC now enters December in a vulnerable but potentially opportunistic position.Historically, December has been a moderately positive month for Bitcoin:Average December return since 2013: +4.75% (CoinGlass)However, both October and November — two of Bitcoin’s strongest months historically — have underperformed sharply in 2025. This divergence has left traders questioning whether December’s seasonal strength will hold, or whether BTC may continue facing macro-driven volatility.Bottom LineCrypto sentiment is recovering despite Bitcoin trading below the psychological $100,000 mark.If BTC reclaims the $93,000–$94,000 zone, analysts say a push toward $100,000 may follow — but weak momentum and inconsistent volume still cloud the short-term outlook.A decisive shift in sentiment, trading activity, and macro conditions will determine whether December breaks from tradition or delivers the year-end relief rally many are hoping for.