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    Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index

    Real-time market sentiment indicator. Check today's score, explore historical trends, and discover what happened to Bitcoin's price after extreme sentiment levels.

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    The Crypto Fear & Greed Index scores market sentiment from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed) using volatility, momentum, volume, social data and dominance. This page shows today’s live reading with its historical context, so you can see whether sentiment is stretched relative to past cycle turning points.

    Greed
    +9 from yesterday
    Sep 4, 2026

    Yesterday

    65Greed

    Last Week

    68Greed

    Last Month

    25Fear

    7-Day Avg

    67Greed

    30-Day Avg

    51Neutral

    7D Trend

    +6

    Market sentiment is greedy

    74/100

    Actionable Signal • Greed

    When greed dominates, exercise caution with large new purchases. Consider taking partial profits, reviewing your risk exposure, and preparing for potential pullbacks.

    Historical Fear & Greed Index

    Fear & Greed Index
    BTC Price (USD)

    Recent Timeline

    68
    Sat8/29
    69
    Sun8/30
    62
    Mon8/31
    69
    Tue9/1
    63
    Wed9/2
    65
    Thu9/3
    74
    Today9/4

    What Happened Next?

    Historical average Bitcoin returns after the index reached specific sentiment levels.

    Extreme Fear

    Index 0-25 • 188 occurrences

    7-day avg.+0.0%
    30-day avg.+2.3%
    90-day avg.-13.7%
    Median 30d+8.2%

    Fear / Neutral

    Index 26-50 • 139 occurrences

    7-day avg.+0.0%
    30-day avg.-9.1%
    90-day avg.+0.0%
    Median 30d-9.1%

    Greed

    Index 51-75 • 38 occurrences

    7-day avg.+0.0%
    30-day avg.-1.0%
    90-day avg.-27.8%
    Median 30d-1.0%

    Extreme Greed

    Index 76-100 • 0 occurrences

    7-day avg.+0.0%
    30-day avg.+0.0%
    90-day avg.+0.0%
    Past performance does not guarantee future results. This analysis is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

    How the Index Is Calculated

    The Fear & Greed Index combines six weighted factors to produce a single sentiment score from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed).

    Volatility

    25% weight

    Measures current Bitcoin volatility compared to 30-day and 90-day averages. Unusual spikes in volatility push toward fear.

    Market Momentum

    25% weight

    Compares current trading volume and price momentum against 30/90-day moving averages. High momentum = greed.

    Social Media

    15% weight

    Analyzes Twitter and Reddit sentiment, hashtag volume, and engagement rates for Bitcoin-related posts.

    Surveys

    15% weight

    Weekly community polls and surveys gauging investor confidence and market outlook (when available).

    Bitcoin Dominance

    10% weight

    Tracks Bitcoin's share of total crypto market cap. Rising dominance suggests fear (flight to safety).

    Google Trends

    10% weight

    Monitors search volume for Bitcoin-related terms. Spikes in "Bitcoin crash" indicate fear; "buy Bitcoin" indicates greed.

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    What is the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index?

    The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment indicator that summarizes the current emotional state of the crypto market on a scale from 0 to 100. When market participants become overly greedy (FOMO), it can often signal a pending correction. Conversely, when widespread fear is present, it often presents a buying opportunity for strategic investors.

    The index combines six key factors: Volatility (25%), Market Momentum/Volume (25%), Social Media Sentiment (15%), Surveys (15%), Bitcoin Dominance (10%), and Google Trends data (10%). This weighted approach provides a deeper analysis of market psychology than price action alone.

    Extreme Fear (0-25)

    Periods where investors are overly anxious. Historically, this is a "buy" zone where the market may be bottoming out, and "blood in the streets" provides the best risk-to-reward ratio for strategic long-term entries.

    Extreme Greed (75-100)

    Periods where the market is overheated and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) peaks. This reading can indicate the market is due for a correction, suggesting it may be time to take profits or be cautious with new entries.

    How to Use it in Your Investment Strategy

    Successful investors often use this index as a contrarian signal. As Baron Rothschild famously said: "Buy when there is blood in the streets." Increasing your DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) amount when the index is in Extreme Fear and accumulating cash during Extreme Greed has historically yielded superior returns.

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    How It Works

    How to Use the Fear & Greed Index

    Use the Fear & Greed Index in four simple steps to inform your Bitcoin strategy.

    1. 01

      Check the Sentiment

      Our live gauge shows today's Fear & Greed Index value (0-100) with real-time classification from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed.

    2. 02

      Study the Trend

      Review the historical chart with Bitcoin price overlay to see how sentiment correlates with price movements over 7 days, 30 days, or 1 year.

    3. 03

      Analyze Outcomes

      See what historically happened to Bitcoin's price 7, 30, and 90 days after reaching similar Fear & Greed levels.

    4. 04

      Take Action

      Use our contextual recommendations linked to your DCA, Investment, and Savings calculators to make informed decisions.

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    Disclaimer

    The Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment indicator, not a trading signal. Past sentiment patterns do not guarantee future price movements. This is not financial advice.

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