Updated: 7/18/2026

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

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Fear

Fear - Investors are nervous. Consider accumulating quality assets.

What Does This Mean for Trading?

Accumulation Zone

Fear in the market suggests potential for upside. This can be a good time to accumulate positions in coins you believe in. Use proper risk management and consider setting stop losses.

Fear & Greed Scale Explained

0-25
Extreme Fear

Investors are very worried. Potential buying opportunity.

26-45
Fear

Market is nervous. Consider accumulating.

Current
46-55
Neutral

Market is balanced. No strong bias.

56-75
Greed

Optimism is building. Be cautious with new buys.

76-100
Extreme Greed

Market may be overheated. Consider taking profits.

How Is the Index Calculated?

Volatility (25%)

Measures current volatility vs 30-day and 90-day averages. Higher volatility = more fear.

Market Momentum (25%)

Compares current volume and momentum to recent averages. High buying momentum = greed.

Social Media (15%)

Analyzes hashtags, mentions, and engagement rates. High engagement often signals greed.

Surveys (15%)

Weekly polls of crypto investors about their market outlook. Bullish responses = greed.

BTC Dominance (10%)

Rising BTC dominance can signal fear (flight to safety). Falling dominance suggests altcoin speculation.

Google Trends (10%)

Search interest in Bitcoin-related terms. Spikes in "Bitcoin crash" searches indicate fear.

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