Crypto Fear & Greed Index (Live)
The Fear & Greed Index distils the crypto market's mood into a single number from 0 to 100. It's a contrarian gauge: extreme fear can signal a buying opportunity, while extreme greed can be a warning that the market is due a correction.
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How to read the index
The index runs from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed). It's built from a mix of signals — price volatility, market momentum and volume, social media sentiment, Bitcoin's dominance and search trends — blended into one daily score. The idea, borrowed from investing legend Warren Buffett's line about being "greedy when others are fearful," is that crowd emotion tends to peak at exactly the wrong moments.
What the zones mean
Extreme fear (0–24) means investors are anxious and selling — historically this is when assets are often oversold and cheap. Greed and extreme greed (75–100) means the crowd is euphoric and piling in, which has often preceded pullbacks. The middle (neutral) zone is exactly that — no strong emotional signal either way.
Use it as a gauge, not a trigger
The index is a sentiment thermometer, not a trading system. It tells you how the crowd feels, not what will happen next — markets can stay fearful or greedy for a long time. Treat it as one input among many, alongside your own research and risk management. If you're weighing a position, our position size calculator helps you keep any single trade to a sensible slice of your account.
General information only — not financial or tax advice. Calculators give estimates using the figures you enter and simplifying assumptions; they don't account for every rule or your personal circumstances. Verify with a professional before acting.