Live Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index, updated every 5 minutes from the Alternative.me public API. Plus 7-day stats, last 30 days of sentiment, and what each level means for BTC traders.
Last 30 Days — Sentiment Distribution
What to Do at Each Level
0-20: Extreme Fear 🔴
Historically strong buying zone. Markets are in panic. Patient traders accumulate here. But timing the exact bottom is impossible — scale in over days, don’t go all-in.
→ Scale into positions. Set limit buys at support levels. Avoid leverage above 5x.
21-40: Fear 🟠
Sentiment is negative but not yet in panic. This is where many value entries happen. Watch for capitulation volume spikes as reversal signals.
→ Start building positions. Use 3-5x leverage. Set stops below recent lows.
41-60: Neutral 🟡
No strong conviction. Range-bound markets often sit here. Wait for a breakout with volume confirmation before committing.
→ Trade small or wait. If you enter, use tight stops. Watch funding rates for direction clues.
61-80: Greed 🟢
Optimism is building. Momentum traders do well here, but risk increases. Check if funding rates confirm or diverge from price.
→ Take partial profits. Reduce leverage. Trail stops tighter. Don’t chase.
81-100: Extreme Greed 🟣
Euphoria zone. High probability of a correction within 1-4 weeks. The crowd is all-in. Smart money is exiting.
→ Close or significantly reduce positions. Move stops to breakeven. Consider hedging.
Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index FAQ
What is the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index?
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is a composite metric that analyzes market sentiment on a scale from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It combines data from market volatility, volume, social media activity, Bitcoin dominance, and Google Trends. For Bitcoin traders specifically, it provides a contrarian signal: buying when others are fearful and selling when others are greedy has historically been profitable.
How often is the Fear and Greed Index updated?
The Alternative.me Crypto Fear & Greed Index updates once per day, typically around midnight UTC. Our page refreshes every 5 minutes to capture the latest reading.
Is the Fear and Greed Index accurate for Bitcoin trading?
The index is a sentiment gauge, not a trading signal. It works best as a contrarian indicator at extremes: Extreme Fear (below 25) has historically been a good buying zone, while Extreme Greed (above 75) has often preceded corrections. However, Fear can persist longer than expected, and Greed can continue for weeks. Always combine it with technical analysis and risk management.
Should I buy Bitcoin when the Fear Index is low?
Historically, buying during Fear (20-40) has been profitable on 30-90 day horizons. But “low” doesn’t mean “bottom” — Fear can persist for weeks. The best approach is to scale in gradually, set clear invalidation levels, and never use excessive leverage. Use the Market Intelligence page before entering any trade.
How does Bitcoin Fear and Greed compare to stock market VIX?
Both measure sentiment, but the crypto Fear & Greed Index is more volatile. The VIX typically ranges 12-35, while crypto Fear & Greed regularly swings from 8 to 80+. This means crypto sentiment shifts faster, creating more contrarian opportunities — and more risk. Crypto traders should treat extreme readings as starting points for research, not as automatic buy/sell signals.