Crypto Fear & Greed Index
A sentiment indicator measuring market emotions on a scale from extreme fear to extreme greed.
In-Depth Explanation
The index aggregates volatility, momentum, social media, dominance, and other factors into a 0-100 score. Extreme fear (0-25) often indicates buying opportunities as panic selling creates undervaluation; extreme greed (75-100) suggests overheating and potential tops. It's a contrarian indicator—be greedy when others are fearful. The index is published daily by various analytics sites.
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