Fear & Greed Index
The Fear & Greed Index is an indicator that measures the overall sentiment of the crypto market, swinging between fear and greed.
When the index is low (0-19), there is extreme fear: investors are scared, selling dominates, and prices usually drop.
When the index is high (80-100), there is extreme greed: investors are euphoric, buying heavily, and prices rise quickly (sometimes irrationally).
The index is updated daily and is based on several factors:
Quick interpretation:
In short:
Extreme fear = Potential buying opportunities
Extreme greed = Risk of bubbles and possible corrections
It’s a useful tool to gauge the market mood, but it shouldn't be the only factor in making decisions.
When the index is low (0-19), there is extreme fear: investors are scared, selling dominates, and prices usually drop.
When the index is high (80-100), there is extreme greed: investors are euphoric, buying heavily, and prices rise quickly (sometimes irrationally).
The index is updated daily and is based on several factors:
- Price volatility (how fast prices move)
- Trading volumes (how much is being bought and sold)
- Social media trends
- Google search trends
- Bitcoin dominance compared to altcoins
Quick interpretation:
- 0-19 → Extreme Fear
- 20-39 → Fear
- 40-59 → Neutral
- 60-79 → Greed
- 80-100 → Extreme Greed
In short:
Extreme fear = Potential buying opportunities
Extreme greed = Risk of bubbles and possible corrections
It’s a useful tool to gauge the market mood, but it shouldn't be the only factor in making decisions.