CoindashyCrypto Fear & Greed Index
Today’s market sentiment at a glance
Updated: 2026-02-27
What Is the Fear & Greed Index?
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index measures the overall emotional state of the cryptocurrency market on a scale of 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It was inspired by the CNNMoney Fear & Greed Index for stocks and adapted for the volatile crypto market.
How to Read It
| Range | Sentiment | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 24 | Extreme Fear | Investors are very worried. Historically, this has been a good time to buy as prices may be oversold. |
| 25 – 49 | Fear | Market is cautious. Sentiment is negative but not at extreme levels. |
| 50 – 74 | Greed | Market confidence is growing. Prices may have further room to run, but caution is warranted. |
| 75 – 100 | Extreme Greed | Market euphoria. Historically, this has preceded corrections. Consider taking profits. |
What Factors Are Analysed?
Volatility (25%)
Unusual increases in volatility signal fear in the market.
Market Momentum (25%)
Volume and momentum compared to 30/90-day averages.
Social Media (15%)
Twitter/X post volume, hashtags, and interaction rates.
Surveys (15%)
Weekly crypto polling platforms gauging investor sentiment.
Bitcoin Dominance (10%)
Rising BTC dominance signals fear (flight to safety); falling signals greed (risk-on altcoins).
Google Trends (10%)
Search volume for Bitcoin-related queries and sentiment of trending searches.
Using Fear & Greed as a Trading Tool
The index works best as a contrarian indicator combined with other data:
- During Extreme Fear — check whale alerts for accumulation signals (exchange outflows)
- During Extreme Greed — monitor liquidation data for over-leveraged positions that could trigger a reversal
- Combine with price action — sentiment divergence from price trends often precedes major moves
More Tools
- Live cryptocurrency prices for 1000+ coins
- Whale alerts — track large transactions in real-time
- Liquidation tracker — monitor forced position closures