Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index

A daily sentiment score aggregating volatility, market momentum, social signals, dominance and search trends into one number. Beat your emotions — trade smarter.

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Fear & Greed Over Time

Index Components

Volatility25% weight

Market Momentum / Volume25% weight

Social Media Sentiment15% weight

BTC Dominance10% weight

Google Trends10% weight

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"Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." — Warren Buffett

0–24 Extreme Fear 25–44 Fear 45–55 Neutral 56–74 Greed 75–100 Extreme Greed

Score Scale Explained

GUIDE

0–24

Extreme Fear

Panic selling. Historically a strong contrarian buy signal.

25–44

Fear

Caution dominates. Selling pressure elevated.

45–55

Neutral

Balanced. Wait for confirmation from other indicators.

56–74

Greed

Optimism rising. FOMO starting. Consider partial profits.

75–100

Extreme Greed

Euphoria. High correction risk. Reduce exposure.

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Historical Extremes

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⬇ Extreme Fear Events

March 2020

COVID-19 Market Crash

Score: 8 — Extreme Fear

BTC dropped 50% in 48 hours. Those who bought recovered 10x+ within 18 months.

June 2022

Luna / 3AC Collapse

Score: 6 — Extreme Fear

$40B+ wiped. Index stayed below 20 for 4+ months.

November 2022

FTX Bankruptcy

Score: 21 — Extreme Fear

Second largest crypto exchange collapsed overnight.

⬆ Extreme Greed Events

January 2021

Retail Bull Run Peak

Score: 95 — Extreme Greed

BTC hit $64K. Index above 80 for 3 weeks, then 55% correction.

November 2021

All-Time High $69K

Score: 84 — Extreme Greed

BTC peaked at $69,000. Never reached Jan 2021 euphoria — a warning sign.

March 2024

ETF Approval + New ATH

Score: 79 — Extreme Greed

Spot BTC ETF approvals. Institutional wave. Greed but not euphoric.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is a daily sentiment indicator measuring the emotional state of the Bitcoin market on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It aggregates volatility, market momentum, social media activity, Bitcoin dominance, and Google Trends data.

The index updates once daily around 00:00 UTC. CoinMindAI pulls the latest score from the Alternative.me API server-side every time you load this page, so you always see today's value.

Extreme Fear (0–24) signals panic selling across the market. Historically, scores below 20 have preceded major Bitcoin recoveries — March 2020, November 2022, and June 2022 are the clearest examples. However, the index can stay in Extreme Fear for weeks, so it is a signal, not a timing tool.

Not automatically, but every major BTC market top since 2018 was preceded by extended time above 80. If the index stays above 80 for more than a week, it is generally considered prudent to protect gains, tighten stops, or reduce exposure. Combine with RSI and on-chain data for better timing.

Five data sources: Volatility (25%), Market Momentum & Volume (25%), Social Media (15%), BTC Dominance (10%), and Google Trends (10%). The Surveys component (originally 15%) is currently paused.

RSI (Relative Strength Index) is a technical momentum indicator based purely on price action. The Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment indicator that combines five different data sources. RSI applies to any asset; Fear & Greed is Bitcoin-specific. Many traders combine both for stronger confluence signals.

The index is Bitcoin-centric and may lag altcoin sentiment, especially in alt-specific cycles. During Bitcoin Extreme Fear, altcoins typically fall harder. During Extreme Greed, altcoins sometimes outperform BTC as capital rotates. Use it as a macro context signal, not an altcoin-specific tool.

The all-time low was 5, recorded in June 2022 during the LUNA collapse. The all-time high was 95, recorded in January 2021 when Bitcoin approached $64,000 for the first time. Both extremes coincided with major market turning points.

Many DCA strategies use the index to increase purchase size during Extreme Fear and reduce it during Extreme Greed. For example: buy your normal DCA amount at Neutral, double it at Fear, 3x at Extreme Fear, and skip or halve at Extreme Greed. This is a sentiment-weighted DCA approach.

The index does not predict exact price levels or timing. What it does well is identify emotional extremes that have historically preceded reversals. Its accuracy as a contrarian signal has been strong across multiple market cycles, but it should never be the only tool in your analysis.

Understanding the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index: A Complete Guide

The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has become one of the most widely tracked sentiment indicators in cryptocurrency. Originally inspired by CNNMoney's stock market version, Alternative.me built the crypto edition to capture digital asset market emotions in a single daily number.

Why Sentiment Matters in Crypto

Unlike traditional markets where institutions dampen extremes, crypto remains heavily driven by retail sentiment and social media narratives. The Fear & Greed Index quantifies these emotional cycles into one number, giving traders an objective lens to challenge their own emotions.

Limitations to Keep in Mind

The index is primarily Bitcoin-centric and may not reflect altcoin sentiment accurately. It is a lagging indicator — reflecting what has already happened, not predicting the future. Use it alongside RSI, on-chain data, market cap trends, and your own research.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk. Data sourced from Alternative.me API.