Fear & Greed

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How to read the Fear & Greed Index

The Fear & Greed Index summarizes crypto market sentiment on a 0–100 scale: lower means more fear, higher means more greed. This page shows the current reading, its band and the last seven days.

Key points

Data and limits

The index is calculated by a third party from volatility, volume, social media and other inputs; the site captures it daily with a timestamp. It describes sentiment and is not a trading signal.

Common questions

Who calculates the Fear & Greed Index?

It is calculated by the third party Alternative.me from volatility, volume, social media and other inputs; the site captures it daily and labels the time.

Should I buy during extreme fear?

Not necessarily. Extreme fear often follows sharp drops but can last weeks or longer. It can prompt you to follow a staged plan, not to go all in at once.

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