Fear & Greed index.
Alternative.me’s daily Bitcoin sentiment index: dated observations, recent daily history, long-term weekly averages and a clear explanation of its limits.
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Observation date (UTC)
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: 69 / 100
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Sentiment, market capitalization, BTC dominance and ETF net flows are separate measures. Compare the same observation dates and sources; today’s linked market data is not a historical report for the selected date.
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Extreme Fear
0–25
🥶
Fear
26–46
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Neutral
47–54
😈
Greed
55–75
🤡
Extreme Greed
76–100
Last 30 Days
Daily values
The recent daily series supports exact UTC-date lookup. The full-history chart uses rounded weekly averages, so a weekly point is not an individual day’s score.
Source: Alternative.me
| Observation date (UTC) | Index |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | 61 |
| 2026-09-14 | 57 |
| 2026-09-15 | 69 |
| 2026-09-16 | 51 |
| 2026-09-17 | 50 |
| 2026-09-18 | 56 |
| 2026-09-19 | 71 |
| 2026-09-20 | 71 |
| 2026-09-21 | 70 |
| 2026-09-22 | 78 |
| 2026-09-23 | 71 |
| 2026-09-24 | 71 |
| 2026-09-25 | 71 |
| 2026-09-26 | 74 |
| 2026-09-27 | 70 |
| 2026-09-28 | 74 |
| 2026-09-29 | 73 |
| 2026-09-30 | 71 |
| 2026-10-01 | 74 |
| 2026-10-02 | 72 |
| 2026-10-03 | 67 |
| 2026-10-04 | 65 |
| 2026-10-05 | 70 |
| 2026-10-06 | 73 |
| 2026-10-07 | 71 |
| 2026-10-08 | 64 |
| 2026-10-09 | 59 |
| 2026-10-10 | 64 |
| 2026-10-11 | 61 |
| 2026-10-12 | 69 |
What is the Crypto Fear & Greed Index?
Alternative.me publishes this Bitcoin sentiment score once daily on a 0–100 scale. It summarizes selected market and attention measures; it does not measure every investor’s opinion.
CoinMarketCap and CNN publish separate indexes with different inputs. This is Alternative.me’s series, not a CoinMarketCap reading or a Buffett index. A contrarian maxim is not evidence that buying fear produces a profit.
CoinMarketCapHow is the Index Calculated?
These are the provider’s published component weights. Surveys are paused; the public description does not specify how that weight is redistributed. We do not reconstruct the score from these percentages.
| Factor | Published weight | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | 25% | BTC volatility and drawdowns compared with 30- and 90-day averages. |
| Market Momentum | 25% | BTC momentum and volume compared with 30- and 90-day averages. |
| Social Media | 15% | Bitcoin-related Twitter/X interactions; the provider says Reddit analysis is not part of the live index. |
| Surveys | 15% | Paused according to Alternative.me. The listed 15% belongs to its published methodology, not an active survey contribution. |
| Bitcoin Dominance | 10% | Bitcoin’s share of crypto market capitalization. Changes do not by themselves prove capital flows. |
| Google Trends | 10% | Bitcoin-related Google Trends searches, including changes in interest and related queries. |
How to interpret the score
Extreme fear (0–25)
A low score describes fearful conditions in this provider’s model. It does not identify a bottom or make an asset cheap.
Neutral (47–54)
A middle score is not proof of a stable market, low risk or a coming trend change.
Extreme greed (76–100)
A high score describes greedy conditions in the model. It does not prove that holders are selling or predict a crash.
Limitations of the Index
Lagging indicator
The score describes observed conditions. It does not establish what prices will do next.
Bitcoin-centric
Alternative.me describes the current index as Bitcoin-only. It is not a separate sentiment score for each altcoin.
Not a timing tool
Markets can remain in Extreme Fear or Greed for extended periods. The index doesn't tell you when sentiment will reverse.
Manipulation potential
Social media metrics can be influenced by bots. Google Trends can be skewed by news cycles unrelated to genuine sentiment.
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Disclaimer
The Fear & Greed Index is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Sentiment indicators should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the index updated?
Alternative.me publishes a daily score. This page checks for data every five minutes while open; a successful check does not create a new observation. The score’s UTC date identifies its age.
Is Extreme Fear always a good time to buy?
No. A low score is not evidence of an undervalued asset or a bottom. Prices can fall further, and neither the index nor a fixed purchase schedule guarantees a return.
Can the index predict a crash?
No. The score alone cannot establish the timing, probability or size of a future fall. Extreme readings can persist.
Should I use it for day trading?
This daily series does not supply intraday signals or a tested trading strategy. A trading decision also requires independent price, execution-cost and risk analysis.
How does crypto sentiment compare to traditional markets?
CNN, CoinMarketCap and Alternative.me use different markets or inputs. Their scores and category boundaries are not interchangeable; there is no fixed numerical gap between them.
What data goes into the Fear & Greed Index?
The provider lists volatility, momentum/volume, social activity, dominance and search trends. Its published survey component is paused. The public overview is not a complete reproducible scoring formula.
How should I compare sentiment with other market data?
Use dates, sources and units that match. A sentiment score is not ETF net flow or market capitalization, and changing BTC dominance does not prove money moved from one asset into another.