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
How to read each level
0-20: Extreme Fear 🔴
Historically coincides with capitulation phases and forced de-risking. Extreme readings can persist for extended periods, and the exact low is only identifiable in hindsight.
Associated historically with panic-driven selling and capitulation volume.
21-40: Fear 🟠
Sentiment is negative but not yet at panic extremes. Readings in this band have coincided with periods of sustained caution and elevated downside volatility.
Historically associated with negative sentiment and cautious positioning.
41-60: Neutral 🟡
No strong conviction in either direction. Range-bound markets frequently sit in this band, with sentiment neither stretched nor calm.
Historically associated with mixed, range-bound conditions.
61-80: Greed 🟢
Optimism is building. Readings here have coincided with rising momentum and increased crowding on the long side.
Historically associated with building optimism and crowded positioning.
81-100: Extreme Greed 🟣
Euphoria conditions. This band has historically coincided with crowded, all-in positioning and elevated risk of sharp reversals. Extreme readings can persist for weeks.
Historically associated with crowded positioning and elevated reversal risk.
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. It is often cited as a contrarian gauge: periods of widespread fear and periods of widespread greed have historically coincided with different phases of market cycles, though the relationship is descriptive and not predictive.
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. At extremes it is frequently referenced as a contrarian reference point: extreme fear readings have historically coincided with capitulation phases, while extreme greed readings have often coincided with periods that preceded corrections. Fear can persist longer than expected, and greed can continue for weeks. Any interpretation is descriptive context, not a timing signal.
What has historically happened when the Fear Index is low?
Historically, periods of Fear (20-40) have coincided with a range of outcomes on 30-90 day horizons, including both further declines and recoveries. A low reading is not the same as a market bottom — fear can persist for weeks. This is descriptive context about past sentiment regimes, not a recommendation to take any position.
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+. Crypto sentiment therefore shifts faster and spans a wider range. Extreme readings are descriptive observations about positioning and sentiment, not automatic buy or sell signals.
Data status by exchange
as of 0s ago · symbol BTCUSDT · 7 of 7 venues reporting
Live source: fa-radar/v1/aggregate · as of 0s ago · green = ok, amber = slow/stale, red = down, grey = no data. Latency is the full upstream batch time, shared by all venues.