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Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 11, deepest panic since February
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 11, its lowest since February's record low of 5. The metric signals extreme fear as Bitcoin slides on regulatory and macro uncertainty.
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The Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 11 on Tuesday, its lowest reading since February's record low of 5, according to Cointelegraph. The index fell from 15 the previous day, placing sentiment deep in extreme fear territory.
The index blends market volatility, trading volume, social media chatter, and Bitcoin dominance into a single score from 0 to 100. Readings below 25 signal extreme fear; above 75 marks extreme greed. At 11, the metric sits in a zone that historically coincides with sharp selloffs and wide price swings for Bitcoin and major altcoins.
Bitcoin has been under steady pressure in recent weeks. Prices have slid as traders weigh a mix of regulatory uncertainty and macroeconomic crosscurrents. The index's slide reflects that anxiety, though it remains above the February trough of 5, which followed a period of intense liquidation and exchange-related stress.
Extreme fear readings have sometimes preceded short-term bounces in Bitcoin. Oversold conditions can attract dip buyers. The index alone does not predict reversals. Traders who watch the metric typically pair it with on-chain data – exchange inflows, stablecoin reserves – to gauge whether selling pressure is exhausting or accelerating.
Key catalysts that could shift sentiment include Federal Reserve policy signals, SEC enforcement actions, and institutional flows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. A dovish pivot from Fed Chair Jerome Powell or a clearer regulatory framework from the SEC could ease some of the anxiety. Further hawkish commentary or adverse legal rulings could push the index toward February's lows.
The index's methodology weights volatility and volume heavily. A sharp price move in either direction can reset the reading quickly. A stabilization in Bitcoin's price above key support levels would be a potential precursor to a sentiment recovery, though the index has not yet shown signs of turning.
For context on how extreme fear readings have played out in prior cycles, see our crypto market analysis.