Fear & Greed Index
LiveA composite score from 0–100 reflecting crypto market sentiment. Use extremes as context around positioning—not as standalone signals.
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Fear & Greed Index
Understanding the Index
A composite score from 0–100 that aggregates volatility, market momentum, social buzz, dominance, and trends. Lower values reflect risk-off behaviour (fear), while higher values indicate risk-on behaviour (greed). Use extremes as context around positioning—not as standalone signals.
Combine with trend structure (HH/HL vs. LH/LL) to avoid counter-trend traps.
Watch divergences: rising price with falling sentiment, or vice versa.
Size risk smaller at extremes; scale in/out rather than all-in/out.
Tip: Clusters of extreme readings often precede mean reversion. Let price confirm with structure, then act.
How to Use the Crypto Fear & Greed Index
What Does the Score Tell You?
The index compresses a complex set of inputs into a single 0–100 score. Low values typically appear when markets are stressed, liquidity is thin, and participants are risk-off. High values cluster during strong uptrends, aggressive dip buying, and speculative behaviour. By watching how the score behaves around key support and resistance, you can better understand whether price action is fear-driven or greed-driven.
Using Sentiment as a Secondary Input
Sentiment should rarely be your only signal. Instead, use the Fear & Greed Index as a secondary layer on top of clear price structure and risk management rules. For example, extreme fear near higher-time frame support may support gradual scaling in, while extreme greed near resistance may support taking partial profits or tightening risk.
Extreme readings can persist during strong trends, so avoid assuming a single print means an immediate reversal. Focus on clusters, divergences, and how price reacts after sentiment extremes.
Common Ways Traders Use the Index
1. Framing Regimes
Identify whether the market is broadly risk-on or risk-off, then align your sizing, timeframes, and aggressiveness with that regime.
2. Managing Position Size
Consider trimming risk when the index spends extended periods in extreme greed, and be more patient, smaller, and staged when it sits in extreme fear.
3. Spotting Potential Mean Reversion
Clusters of extreme readings can precede shifts in regime. When the index stops confirming price (for example, new highs in price but lower highs in sentiment), it can hint at trend exhaustion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crypto Fear & Greed Index?
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is a single score from 0 to 100 that summarises crypto market sentiment. Low scores (fear) usually appear when volatility spikes and investors de-risk, while high scores (greed) show up when risk appetite is strong. It's best used as a context tool rather than a mechanical buy/sell signal.
How often is the index updated?
Most providers update their crypto Fear & Greed metrics once per day using the latest available market data. Our dashboard focuses on giving you a clear, current snapshot – you should still combine it with your own timeframe, strategy, and risk tolerance.
Is extreme fear always a buy signal?
No. Extreme fear can accompany forced selling and capitulation, but trends can continue lower for longer than most expect. Think of it as a prompt to slow down, zoom out, and assess whether price is approaching higher-time frame levels that fit your plan – not a green light to buy blindly.
Can I use this index for altcoins?
Most Fear & Greed measures are anchored on Bitcoin and broader crypto metrics, but they still offer useful context for altcoins. Many smaller assets follow the same liquidity and risk cycles, so extreme Bitcoin sentiment often bleeds into altcoin behaviour too – just remember altcoins are typically more volatile.
How should I combine this with other tools?
Consider pairing the index with clear support/resistance, trend structure, and your tax position. Tools like profit-taking planners, DCA models, and risk analysers can help you turn sentiment context into concrete decisions about entries, exits, and position sizing.
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