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Bitcoin Holds at $80,864 — Morning Market Wrap May 12
BTC up 0.2% to $80,864. ETH at $2,293 (-1.6%). Market sentiment: Neutral.
Market Overview
The crypto market heads into morning trading on May 12, 2026 with Bitcoin climbing.
Price Action
| Asset | Price | 24h Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $80,864.00 | +0.20% |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $2,293.32 | -1.56% |
Market Sentiment
The Fear & Greed Index reads 49 (Neutral), showing balanced sentiment with no strong directional bias.
Bitcoin's RSI currently sits at 21.8, placing it in oversold territory. Historically, oversold readings have preceded short-term bounces.
Trending Coins
The most searched cryptocurrencies in the last 24 hours according to CoinGecko:
| # | Coin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VVV (Venice Token) | #84 |
| 2 | WOJAK (wojak) | #555 |
| 3 | ZANO (Zano) | #204 |
| 4 | BILL (Billions Network) | #144 |
| 5 | PENGU (Pudgy Penguins) | #92 |
What to Watch
With Bitcoin showing strength above key levels, altcoins may follow suit in the coming sessions.
Data sourced from CoinGecko and on-chain metrics. Updated May 12, 2026 at 08:03 UTC.
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