How to read the Crypto Fear & Greed Index
The index published by Alternative.me compresses several Bitcoin-market sentiment inputs into a 0–100 score. It describes a methodology-specific sentiment state that can be evaluated alongside price, liquidity and volatility.
What the score represents
The publisher combines volatility, momentum and volume, social activity, Bitcoin dominance, and search trends. Its survey component is currently paused, so users should rely on the publisher's current methodology rather than an old fixed-weight summary.
The crypto and equity indices each have their own components and historical distribution.
Sentiment-based analysis
Treat extreme values as context for positioning and risk appetite, then test the rule over a defined sample and holding period.
An extreme reading can persist. Combine it with price trend, volatility, liquidity, and explicit risk limits rather than buying or selling from the score alone.
Frequently asked questions
How can extreme fear be assessed?⌄
Compare subsequent returns and drawdowns over defined holding periods, including how long extreme readings persist.
Is this the CNN Fear & Greed Index?⌄
No. The publishers, markets, components, and calculations differ.
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