Updated: 1/17/2026

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

50
Neutral

Neutral - Market sentiment is balanced. Follow individual coin signals.

What Does This Mean for Trading?

Neutral Market

Market sentiment is balanced. Neither fear nor greed dominates. Focus on individual coin analysis and technical signals rather than overall sentiment. This is often a consolidation period before a bigger move.

Fear & Greed Scale Explained

0-25
Extreme Fear

Investors are very worried. Potential buying opportunity.

26-45
Fear

Market is nervous. Consider accumulating.

46-55
Neutral

Market is balanced. No strong bias.

Current
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Crypto Fear and Greed Index?

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index measures market sentiment on a scale of 0-100. It analyzes volatility, market momentum, social media, surveys, dominance, and trends to determine whether investors are fearful (0-49) or greedy (50-100).

How to use Fear and Greed for trading?

Many traders use a contrarian approach: buy when the index shows Extreme Fear (below 25) as assets may be undervalued, and consider taking profits during Extreme Greed (above 75) as markets may be overheated.

How often is the index updated?

The Fear and Greed Index is typically updated daily. Our page refreshes hourly to ensure you have the latest data for your trading decisions.

What factors determine the Fear and Greed Index?

The index considers: Volatility (25%), Market Momentum/Volume (25%), Social Media (15%), Surveys (15%), Bitcoin Dominance (10%), and Google Trends (10%).