Fear & Greed Index
A live indicator of current cryptocurrency market sentiment, updated daily. The Fear & Greed Index helps traders and investors gauge whether the crypto market is currently driven by panic (fear) or euphoria (greed). Data sourced from Alternative.me.
7-Day Fear & Greed Trend
The chart below shows how crypto market sentiment has shifted over the past week, based on daily data from Alternative.me's Fear & Greed Index API.
What Is the Fear & Greed Index?
The Fear & Greed Index measures overall investor sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). The score is calculated from several factors, including price volatility, trading volume, social media activity, Bitcoin dominance, and Google search trends.
Generally, when the index shows Extreme Fear, many investors are panic-selling — some see this as a potential accumulation opportunity. When the index shows Extreme Greed, the market is euphoric, which some analysts view as a warning sign of a possible price correction.
Fear & Greed Index Scale
| Range | Classification |
|---|---|
| 0 – 24 | Extreme Fear |
| 25 – 44 | Fear |
| 45 – 55 | Neutral |
| 56 – 75 | Greed |
| 76 – 100 | Extreme Greed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated daily, typically once every 24 hours.
Can this index be used as a buy/sell signal?
This index is a sentiment indicator only, not investment advice. Always do your own research before making any financial decisions.
Where does this data come from?
The data is sourced from Alternative.me, which calculates the index using a combination of crypto market indicators.
What causes the index to rise or fall?
The index reacts to changes in price volatility, trading volume, social media sentiment, Bitcoin dominance, and search trend data. A sudden price crash or rally often shifts the index quickly.