How often does the index update?

Once a day. EIDEX refreshes the value regularly, so the number you see reflects the latest daily reading.

Is a low value good or bad?

It depends on your strategy. Extreme Fear (a low value) is often viewed as a potential buying opportunity by contrarian investors, but it is a sentiment gauge, not a guarantee.

Should I trade based on the index alone?

No. The index is one input among many. Combine it with price action, fundamentals and risk management - never rely on a single indicator.

Where does the data come from?

The crypto Fear & Greed Index is sourced from alternative.me, which aggregates volatility, momentum, social media, Bitcoin dominance and search-trend signals.

Is this the same as the stock-market Fear & Greed Index?

No. CNN publishes a separate index for equities. This page tracks the crypto-specific version.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

A single 0-100 number that captures the mood of the crypto market - from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed. Updated every day.

Updated: 2026-10-19

Fear & Greed Index

Market sentiment · alternative.me

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What is the Fear & Greed Index?

The Fear & Greed Index measures the emotions driving the crypto market on a scale from 0 to 100. Low values mean investors are fearful - often a sign the market is oversold. High values mean investors are greedy - often a sign it is due for a correction.

The idea is contrarian: be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful. Extreme Fear can flag a buying opportunity, while Extreme Greed can warn that the market is overheated.

How to read the scale

The 0-100 range is split into five zones:

Extreme Fear0-24
Investors are very worried. Historically these levels have often marked local bottoms.
Fear25-44
Caution dominates and the market leans bearish.
Neutral45-54
Balance between buyers and sellers, with no clear emotional bias.
Greed55-74Right now
Optimism grows and buyers are in control.
Extreme Greed75-100
Euphoria. Historically these levels have often preceded corrections.

How the index is calculated

The crypto Fear & Greed Index blends several market signals into one number:

Volatility - 25%

Current volatility and drawdowns versus recent averages. Unusual spikes signal fear.

Momentum & volume - 25%

Buying volume and momentum compared to typical levels. Sustained buying signals greed.

Social media - 15%

Sentiment and engagement across crypto posts and hashtags.

Surveys - 15%

Periodic polls of market participants (currently paused by the data provider).

Bitcoin dominance - 10%

A rising BTC share often reflects fear rotating out of altcoins.

Search trends - 10%

Google Trends data for crypto-related search queries.

30-day history

Tracking the index over time matters more than any single reading. A move from Extreme Fear toward Greed can mark a trend change, while a stall in Extreme Greed can warn of a top.

Fear & Greed - last 30 days

Frequently asked questions

How often does the index update?: Once a day. EIDEX refreshes the value regularly, so the number you see reflects the latest daily reading.
Is a low value good or bad?: It depends on your strategy. Extreme Fear (a low value) is often viewed as a potential buying opportunity by contrarian investors, but it is a sentiment gauge, not a guarantee.
Should I trade based on the index alone?: No. The index is one input among many. Combine it with price action, fundamentals and risk management - never rely on a single indicator.
Where does the data come from?: The crypto Fear & Greed Index is sourced from alternative.me, which aggregates volatility, momentum, social media, Bitcoin dominance and search-trend signals.
Is this the same as the stock-market Fear & Greed Index?: No. CNN publishes a separate index for equities. This page tracks the crypto-specific version.

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