Updated: 9/1/2026

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

75
Greed

Greed - Optimism is building. Be cautious with leverage and new positions.

What Does This Mean for Trading?

Caution Advised

Greed is building in the market. While trends can continue, be cautious with new leveraged positions. Consider tightening stop losses on existing positions and avoid FOMO buying.

Fear & Greed Scale Explained

0-25
Extreme Fear

Investors are very worried. Potential buying opportunity.

26-45
Fear

Market is nervous. Consider accumulating.

46-55
Neutral

Market is balanced. No strong bias.

56-75
Greed

Optimism is building. Be cautious with new buys.

Current
76-100
Extreme Greed

Market may be overheated. Consider taking profits.

How Is the Index Calculated?

Volatility (25%)

Measures current volatility vs 30-day and 90-day averages. Higher volatility = more fear.

Market Momentum (25%)

Compares current volume and momentum to recent averages. High buying momentum = greed.

Social Media (15%)

Analyzes hashtags, mentions, and engagement rates. High engagement often signals greed.

Surveys (15%)

Weekly polls of crypto investors about their market outlook. Bullish responses = greed.

BTC Dominance (10%)

Rising BTC dominance can signal fear (flight to safety). Falling dominance suggests altcoin speculation.

Google Trends (10%)

Search interest in Bitcoin-related terms. Spikes in "Bitcoin crash" searches indicate fear.

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