Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index
See whether the Bitcoin market is driven by fear or greed right now. A simple 0–100 score that helps you gauge crowd sentiment at a glance.
How It's Calculated
The index combines six data sources, each weighted to capture a different dimension of market sentiment.
Volatility
25%Measures current Bitcoin volatility against 30-day and 90-day averages. Unusually high volatility signals a fearful market.
Market Momentum
25%Compares current trading volume and momentum to 30/90-day averages. High buying volume in a positive market signals greed.
Social Media
15%Analyzes Bitcoin-related posts on Twitter and Reddit. High engagement with positive sentiment pushes toward greed.
Surveys
15%Weekly crypto polls asking investors about their market outlook. Currently paused but historically weighted in the index.
Bitcoin Dominance
10%Tracks Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap. Rising dominance often signals fear as investors flee to BTC safety.
Google Trends
10%Monitors search volume for Bitcoin-related queries. Spikes in "Bitcoin crash" or "Bitcoin buy" reveal crowd sentiment.
How to Use It
🧊 Be greedy when others are fearful
Warren Buffett's classic advice applies to Bitcoin too. When the index shows extreme fear, the crowd is panic-selling — historically, these have been strong buying opportunities for long-term holders. But always do your own research first.
⚠️ Be cautious when others are greedy
Extreme greed often means the market is overextended. This doesn't mean sell everything — but it might mean taking profits on shorter-term positions or pausing additional buys until sentiment cools.
🔄 Combine with DCA for best results
The most effective approach? Keep dollar-cost averaging regardless of sentiment, but consider increasing your buys during extreme fear. The index is one data point — not a crystal ball.
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