Crypto Fear & Greed Index
Real-time market sentiment indicator for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
Current Index
Neutral
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1 Week Ago
26
1 Month Ago
13
30-Day Avg
28
30-Day Range
11 - 50
30-Day History
What is the Fear & Greed Index?
The Fear & Greed Index analyzes emotions and sentiments from different sources and crunches them into one simple number. A value of 0 means 'Extreme Fear' while 100 represents 'Extreme Greed'. When investors are too fearful, it might be a buying opportunity. When they are too greedy, it might signal a market correction.
Factors analyzed:
- •Volatility - Current volatility compared to 30/90-day averages
- •Market Momentum - Current volume and momentum compared to averages
- •Social Media - Sentiment analysis from Twitter and Reddit
- •BTC Dominance - Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap
- •Google Trends - Search volume for Bitcoin-related queries
Disclaimer: This index is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.
How to Use the Index in Your Strategy
The Fear & Greed Index is a contrarian indicator. When the market is in extreme fear (0–25), many investors panic-sell, which can create buying opportunities for assets trading below their intrinsic value. Conversely, extreme greed (75–100) often precedes corrections, as over-leveraged positions and euphoric buying inflate prices beyond sustainable levels. Use this index alongside technical analysis and on-chain metrics to time your entries and exits more effectively.
Understanding the Index Levels
- Extreme Fear (0–25): The market is dominated by panic and anxiety. Prices are often oversold and may present buying opportunities for contrarian investors.
- Fear (25–45): Investors are cautious. Selling pressure exceeds buying interest, but the market hasn't reached full capitulation.
- Neutral (45–55): The market is balanced. Neither buyers nor sellers have a clear upper hand, often seen during consolidation phases.
- Greed (55–75): Optimism is rising. More capital flows into the market, prices trend upward, and FOMO starts building among retail investors.
- Extreme Greed (75–100): Euphoria takes over. Prices may be overextended, leverage is high, and a market correction becomes increasingly likely.
