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Fear & Greed Index
Live crypto market sentiment — updated daily. See whether investors are fearful or greedy right now, plus 30-day historical trend.
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Try Zest ExchangeWhat is the Fear & Greed Index?
A 0–100 score measuring crypto market sentiment. Extreme Fear (0–24) suggests panic selling; Extreme Greed (75–100) suggests overheated markets. Contrarian investors often buy fear and sell greed.
How is it calculated?
The index combines volatility (25%), market momentum/volume (25%), social media sentiment (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), and Google Trends data (10%) into a single composite score.
How often does it update?
The index is published once per day by Alternative.me. It reflects the overall mood of Bitcoin and broader crypto markets and is widely used by traders and analysts worldwide.