Fear & Greed Index - Crypto
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Fear & Greed - Over Time
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index measures shifts in market sentiment and whether cryptocurrencies appear fairly valued. It’s built from a range of alternative and financial data — including market cap, social sentiment, customer demand, and technical analysis. By tracking how fear and greed move through the market, investors gain a powerful edge in timing entries, exits, and identifying undervalued opportunities.
The crypto market is neutral; pricing looks balanced and direction hinges on new data.
Below are the inputs that power the Fear & Greed Index, from demand and hiring to sentiment and valuation.
Price
Change in price across all monitored cryptocurrenciesPrice is the most visible expression of crowd mood. Rising prices across many names signal growing risk appetite and momentum; falling prices across many names reflect caution and de-risking. Persistent advance skews toward Greed; persistent decline skews toward Fear.
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Webpage Traffic
Change in traffic to cryptocurrency webpagesWebpage traffic is a proxy for health and demand. More visits often precede increased interest, which can push prices up. Falling traffic suggests softer interest and a tilt toward caution.
Reddit Mentions
Change in mentions on RedditCommunity attention can pull flows. Surging discussion tends to amplify momentum, foster FOMO, and increase risk-taking (Greed). Quiet feeds or retreating chatter point to waning enthusiasm and defensive positioning (Fear).
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Sentiment
Change in sentiment across top crypto forumsReal-time investor tone captures shifts in risk appetite. Improving sentiment and positive skew align with Greed and momentum chasing; worsening sentiment signals preference for safety and hedging, consistent with Fear.
News Mentions
Average Crypto mentions in major news outlets.A surge in news coverage usually reflects heightened public attention, speculation, or controversy — often tied to short-term volatility and Greed. A drop in media activity signals waning interest or market fatigue, tilting sentiment toward Fear.
Wikipedia Page Views
Average number of visits to cryptocurrency Wikipedia pages.Wikipedia traffic is a proxy for retail curiosity and educational interest. Rising pageviews suggest growing awareness and new inflows of retail attention (Greed), while declining pageviews indicate cooling enthusiasm or investor fatigue (Fear).
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