Crypto Fear & Greed Index

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is a daily sentiment indicator that measures the emotions driving the cryptocurrency market. It ranges from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed).

How is it Calculated?

The index analyzes multiple data sources:

• Volatility (25%) — Unusual price swings signal fear
• Market Momentum & Volume (25%) — High buying volume signals greed
• Social Media (15%) — Sentiment analysis of crypto discussions
• Surveys (15%) — Polling the crypto community
• Bitcoin Dominance (10%) — Rising BTC dominance suggests fear (flight to safety)
• Google Trends (10%) — Search volume for crypto-related terms

How to Use It for Trading

Warren Buffett famously said: "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." This principle applies to crypto:

• Extreme Fear (0-25) — The market is oversold. Historically, this has been a good time to accumulate. See our buying the dip guide.
• Fear (26-45) — Caution prevails, but opportunities may exist for dollar cost averaging.
• Neutral (46-55) — Market is indecisive. Watch for breakout signals.
• Greed (56-75) — Bullish sentiment is building. Consider taking some profits.
• Extreme Greed (76-100) — Market may be overheated. High risk of correction.

Fear & Greed vs. Bitcoin Price

Historically, extreme fear has preceded major rallies, while extreme greed often signals local tops. However, the index is not a timing tool — extreme fear can persist for weeks during bear markets. Use it alongside other analysis like our coin screener and market heatmap.

Track your portfolio through market sentiment shifts with our portfolio tracker, or set price alerts to act when conditions change.