Our Markets Research Analyst recently built the Hope Signal Metric to identify shifts in market sentiment before they appear in price action. It measures seven metrics including monetary policy, macro indicators, institutional flows, exchange liquidity, & more. Last week highlighted a growing divergence: BTC’s price remained steady above key technical levels, while sentiment indicators showed emotional dislocation beneath the surface. Depending on broader market conditions, this could mean a sharp move upward if sentiment improves or a swift correction if sentiment weakens and price adjusts downward. In short, BTC may have reached a pivotal moment, with volatility potentially expanding as the market resolves this tension.