Crypto markets showed signs of recovery as anxiety eased, with open interest climbing back up. However, the broader sentiment remains firmly planted in fear territory since November kicked off—wave after wave of shocks have kept traders on edge. Bitcoin and Ethereum managed modest gains, though both are struggling to break out of their current trading range.

$BTC sits at $92,515, up 2.5% on the session. $ETH touched $3,253, gaining 1.6%. The Fear and Greed Index held steady at 29, reflecting continued caution in the market. Total crypto market cap reached $3.33T, while liquidations hit $263M—a reminder that volatility is still pricing in real consequences for leveraged positions.