Crypto Fear and Greed Index Exits 48-Day Extreme Fear as Stablecoin Inflows Surge

On Wednesday, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index held at 26 after touching 28 the previous day, ending a 48-day spell in the extreme fear zone and hinting at improving risk appetite. Over March, total crypto market capitalization has risen 7.65%, adding about $174 billion and marking the first positive month since September 2025. At the same time, Binance saw a $2.2 billion USDT inflow on March 18 and exchange stablecoin reserves climbed to $68.5 billion, suggesting traders are preparing to re-enter the market.