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Crypto Fear & Greed Index

Crypto market fear and greed index (0-100), extreme fear is contrarian bullish.

ByConvex Research Desk·Edited byBen Bleierⓘ·

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently 28, last updated .

28
1W -42.86%1M -9.68%3M -9.68%
Updated 6h ago
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Statistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for Crypto Fear & Greed Index, blended across current macro regimes.
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Positioning data reveals what the market is actually doing, as opposed to what it says it is doing. FINRA margin debt peaked ahead of every major bear market cycle of the last 40 years, while extreme readings in the AAII bull-bear spread are classic contrarian signals. CFTC commitments of traders separates speculative from commercial flow, identifying when large specs are overextended in either direction.

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DateValueChange
May 18, 202628+3.70%
May 17, 202627-12.90%
May 16, 202631-27.91%
May 15, 202643+26.47%
May 14, 202634-19.05%
May 13, 202642-14.29%
May 12, 202649+2.08%
May 11, 202648+2.13%
May 10, 202647+23.68%
May 9, 202638+0.00%
May 8, 202638-19.15%
May 7, 202647+2.17%
May 6, 202646-8.00%
May 5, 202650+25.00%
May 4, 202640-14.89%
May 3, 202647+20.51%
May 2, 202639+50.00%
May 1, 202626-10.34%
Apr 30, 202629+11.54%
Apr 29, 202626-21.21%
Apr 28, 202633-29.79%
Apr 27, 202647+42.42%
Apr 26, 202633+6.45%
Apr 25, 202631—

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Frequently Asked Questions

▶What is Crypto Fear & Greed Index?
Crypto market fear and greed index (0-100), extreme fear is contrarian bullish.
▶How does Crypto Fear & Greed Index relate to sentiment & positioning?
Crypto Fear & Greed Index is part of the Sentiment & Positioning category. Positioning data reveals what the market is actually doing, as opposed to what it says it is doing. FINRA margin debt peaked ahead of every major bear market cycle of the last 40 years, while extreme readings in the AAII bull-bear spread are classic contrarian signals. CFTC commitments of traders separates speculative from commercial flow, identifying when large specs are overextended in either direction.
▶How often is Crypto Fear & Greed Index updated?
Crypto Fear & Greed Index is updated once per day after market close. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Crypto Fear & Greed Index data?
Convex sources Crypto Fear & Greed Index data from primary sources including CBOE for options data, Alternative.me for the Fear & Greed Index, and exchange APIs for funding rates. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
▶What can I do on the Crypto Fear & Greed Index chart page?
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index page includes an interactive chart with selectable time ranges (1 month to 5 years), percentage changes over multiple timeframes, a table of recent readings, AI-generated analysis, and links to related metrics and comparisons.
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Data sourced from FRED, CoinGecko, CBOE, CFTC, and EIA. Updated daily. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.