Crypto Fear & Greed Index

How fearful or greedy the crypto market is, on a scale from 0 to 100. Alternative.me publishes one reading a day; this page explains it in plain language.

Fear & Greed Index

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Latest reading · November 3, 2026 · Checked 3 Nov, 07:55

26 Fear

Day before
37 Fear
A week earlier
48 Neutral
A month earlier
65 Greed
A year earlier
21 Extreme fear

History

Over the last year: lowest 5, highest 78, average 31.

The five zones

  • Extreme fear 0–24

    Extreme fear: many people are selling or staying away. It has often come after sharp drops. It describes the mood; it doesn't predict the next move.

    168 days in the last year

  • Fear 25–44

    Fear: the mood is cautious and prices are often under pressure. It describes the mood; it doesn't predict the next move.

    111 days in the last year

  • Neutral 45–55

    Neutral: no strong mood either way.

    27 days in the last year

  • Greed 56–75

    Greed: buyers are confident and prices have often been rising. It describes the mood; it doesn't predict the next move.

    58 days in the last year

  • Extreme greed 76–100

    Extreme greed: lots of excitement. It has often come after strong rises, when prices can be stretched. It describes the mood; it doesn't predict the next move.

    1 days in the last year

About the index

What is the Fear & Greed Index?

A daily score from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), published by Alternative.me. It combines how much prices swing, momentum and trading volume, social media, Bitcoin's share of the market and search trends.

How people use it

Some investors buy a little more when fear is high and a little less when greed is high, instead of reacting to headlines. That is the idea behind Fear & Greed DCA. Extremes have often come before turning points, but not always: the index describes the mood, it doesn't predict the next move.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

How is the Fear & Greed Index calculated?

A daily score from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), published by Alternative.me. It combines how much prices swing, momentum and trading volume, social media, Bitcoin's share of the market and search trends.

Is extreme fear a signal to buy?

Not on its own. Extreme fear has often come after sharp drops, and prices have sometimes recovered afterwards, but not always. The index describes the mood; it doesn't predict the next move.

How often is it updated?

Once a day, by Alternative.me. This page shows the latest reading and the last year.

Learn more: the Fear & Greed Index explained

Sentiment data: Alternative.me · Compass-Alpha provides information, education and tools, not financial, investment or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile and you can lose all the money you invest. Tax figures are estimates to check before you file. Examples use fictional data and say so.