Crypto Fear & Greed Index
Market sentiment indicator — updated daily
How to use this tool
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index measures market sentiment on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It aggregates signals from volatility, market momentum, social media, surveys, Bitcoin dominance, and Google Trends. Extreme Fear often signals buying opportunities, while Extreme Greed may indicate the market is overheated. The index updates daily.
27
Fear
July 7, 2026
| Period | Value | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Now | 27 | Fear |
| Yesterday | 24 | Extreme Fear |
| Last Week | 11 | Extreme Fear |
| Last Month | 8 | Extreme Fear |
30-Day History
Daily Values
| Date | Value | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 27 | Fear |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 24 | Extreme Fear |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 23 | Extreme Fear |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 22 | Extreme Fear |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 21 | Extreme Fear |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 19 | Extreme Fear |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 11 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 15 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 12 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 18 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 15 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 13 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 12 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 17 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 23 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 20 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 23 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 23 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 14 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 15 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 22 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 23 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 20 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 18 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 13 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 12 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 12 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 9 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 10 | Extreme Fear |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 8 | Extreme Fear |
What is the Crypto Fear & Greed Index?
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index measures market sentiment on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It was created by Alternative.me and aggregates data from six sources:
- Volatility (25%): Current BTC volatility vs 30/90-day averages
- Market Momentum/Volume (25%): Current trading volume vs 30/90-day averages
- Social Media (15%): Twitter/Reddit hashtag activity and sentiment
- Surveys (15%): Weekly polls (currently paused)
- Bitcoin Dominance (10%): BTC's share of total crypto market cap
- Google Trends (10%): Bitcoin-related search queries
What Does Each Zone Mean?
0–25: Extreme Fear — Investors are very worried. Historically a potential buying opportunity.
26–45: Fear — Market caution. Prices may still fall.
46–55: Neutral — Balanced sentiment. No strong signal.
56–75: Greed — Investors are optimistic. Caution advised.
76–100: Extreme Greed — Market overheated. Historically precedes corrections.
FAQ
Should I buy when fear is high?
Warren Buffett famously said "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." Historically, extreme fear periods have coincided with market bottoms, but this is not guaranteed. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
How often is the index updated?
The Fear & Greed Index is updated once per day, typically in the early hours UTC. Our page refreshes the data every 30 minutes.
Is this only for Bitcoin?
The index primarily measures Bitcoin sentiment but serves as a general crypto market indicator. Since Bitcoin price movements heavily influence the entire market, it reflects broad crypto sentiment.