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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 05, 2026 – Crypto Fear & Greed Index Turns Neutral for First Time Since October as Bitcoin Reclaims $93K

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[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Jan. 05, 2026

Crypto markets staged a broad-based recovery over the past 24 hours, with the AI sector leading gains and Bitcoin reclaiming the $93,000 level. Second largest crypto Ethereum is also trading above $3,100. SoSoValue data shows AI tokens jumping more than 6%, alongside strong performances across meme, NFT, Layer 2, and DeFi sectors, signalling renewed risk appetite. The rally coincided with a notable shift in market psychology, as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index turned “neutral” for the first time since October, marking a tentative improvement in investor sentiment after months of extreme fear.

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