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.
31
Fear
May 16, 2026
| Period | Value | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Now | 31 | Fear |
| Yesterday | 43 | Fear |
| Last Week | 47 | Neutral |
| Last Month | 21 | Extreme Fear |
30-Day History
Daily Values
| Date | Value | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 31 | Fear |
| May 15, 2026 | 43 | Fear |
| May 14, 2026 | 34 | Fear |
| May 13, 2026 | 42 | Fear |
| May 12, 2026 | 49 | Neutral |
| May 11, 2026 | 48 | Neutral |
| May 10, 2026 | 47 | Neutral |
| May 9, 2026 | 38 | Fear |
| May 8, 2026 | 38 | Fear |
| May 7, 2026 | 47 | Neutral |
| May 6, 2026 | 46 | Fear |
| May 5, 2026 | 50 | Neutral |
| May 4, 2026 | 40 | Fear |
| May 3, 2026 | 47 | Neutral |
| May 2, 2026 | 39 | Fear |
| May 1, 2026 | 26 | Fear |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 29 | Fear |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 26 | Fear |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 33 | Fear |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 47 | Neutral |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 33 | Fear |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 31 | Fear |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 39 | Fear |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 46 | Fear |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 32 | Fear |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 33 | Fear |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 29 | Fear |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 27 | Fear |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 26 | Fear |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 21 | 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.