Oliver Crane
Oliver Crane covers cryptocurrency markets and digital assets. He writes about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto ecosystem for UK investors and those new to digital finance.

18 July 2026: Quiet close, trust still lags
Crypto ended Saturday a touch firmer, but Bitcoin near $64,500 and Extreme Fear at 25 showed the steadier close still…

18 July 2026 PM: Bitcoin holds $64K as confidence stays thin
Bitcoin held near $64,000 on Saturday afternoon as crypto steadied, but Extreme Fear at 25 showed confidence still had not…

18 July 2026: Bitcoin nears $64K, but fear still lingers
Bitcoin pushed back toward $64,000 on Saturday, but Extreme Fear and lighter trading volume showed crypto confidence still looked restrained.

17 July 2026: Steadier close, confidence still missing
Crypto steadied into Friday evening, but Bitcoin near $63,000 and Fear at 27 showed confidence was still lagging the calmer…

17 July 2026 PM: BitPay MiCA win meets a softer market
BitPay's reported Dutch MiCA approval sharpened Friday afternoon's policy story, but Bitcoin near $63,000 and softer breadth kept conviction weak.

17 July 2026: Bitcoin slips below $63K as crypto cools
Bitcoin slipped below $63,000 on Friday as Ethereum and Solana weakened, while Fear stayed elevated and crypto trading volume remained…

16 July 2026: Bitcoin regains $64K, fear still heavy
Bitcoin closed near $64,200 on Thursday evening after regaining the $64,000 line, but Extreme Fear at 25 showed confidence was…

16 July 2026 PM: Bitcoin slips below $64K as fear holds
Bitcoin slipped below $64,000 on Thursday afternoon as crypto gave back its morning firmness, while Extreme Fear kept confidence weak.

16 July 2026: Ethereum leads while Bitcoin steadies near $65K
Ethereum led crypto higher on Thursday while Bitcoin held near $65,000, but Extreme Fear showed that confidence still had not…

15 July 2026 PM: Bitcoin holds $65K as conviction stalls
Bitcoin held near $65,100 on Wednesday afternoon as Ethereum stayed firm, but unchanged Extreme Fear showed crypto conviction still lagging.