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Crypto Fear & Greed Index

One number for the market's mood, from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed) — built from volatility, momentum, volume, social buzz and BTC dominance.

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Extreme fear0–24
Fear25–44
Neutral45–54
Greed55–75
Extreme greed76–100
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What is the Fear & Greed Index?

It measures the emotion driving the crypto market by combining volatility, momentum, volume, social media and Bitcoin dominance into a single 0–100 score. Low numbers mean panic; high numbers mean euphoria.

How traders use it

Extremes often mark turning points — extreme fear can signal a market that's oversold (historically a zone where patient buyers did well), while extreme greed warns the market may be due for a pullback. Warren Buffett's line applies: "be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful."

Its limits

It's one signal among many, not a timing tool on its own — markets can stay fearful or greedy for weeks. Pair it with the Screener, the live liquidations feed and your own plan in Paper Trade.

Is extreme fear a good time to buy?

Historically, extreme fear (0–25) has marked oversold zones where patient buyers did well — but sentiment can stay depressed for weeks, so treat it as context, never a buy signal on its own. If you want to act on a zone, test the idea risk-free in Paper Trade first.

What does extreme greed mean?

Extreme greed (76–100) means euphoria is driving price and a pullback becomes more likely. That's when traders tighten stops, take partial profits or cut leverage — you can check how crowded the market is on the long/short ratio and funding rates pages.

How often does it update?

The underlying index refreshes roughly once a day; this page always shows the latest published value plus 30D / 90D / 1Y history. Big macro days move it fastest — see what's coming on the crypto economic calendar.