The Crypto Fear & Greed Index condenses overall market sentiment into a single number from 0 to 100. It is one of the most-watched mood gauges in crypto.
What the number means
A low reading signals fear — investors are nervous and selling pressure is high. A high reading signals greed — optimism, and sometimes the kind of euphoria that precedes a pullback. Readings near the middle suggest a more neutral market.
How it is built
The index blends several inputs, including price volatility, market momentum and volume, and survey and social signals, into one composite score. The exact recipe matters less than the trend it reveals.
How to use it sensibly
Many investors treat the index as a contrarian signal — extreme fear can mark opportunity, extreme greed can warn of risk. But it is a sentiment snapshot, not a crystal ball, and should never be the only thing you look at.
Check today’s reading on our Fear & Greed Index page.
This guide is general information, not financial advice. See our Methodology.