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Crypto Fear & Greed Index — Live Value & Market Impact

Current Value
0 25 50 75 100 53 / 100
Neutral
Change over a day
-2 pts
Trend
Falling

What is Fear & Greed right now?

As of 18.10.2026, Fear & Greed is 53 (-2 pts over a day).

Updated:

Fear & Greed: key numbers

Metric Value Where As of Source
Current value 53 Fear & Greed alternative.me
Change over a day -2 pts Fear & Greed alternative.me
30-day low 53 Fear & Greed alternative.me
30-day high 78 Fear & Greed alternative.me
Fear & Greed: 53 on 18 October 2026
Fear & Greed: 53 on 18 October 2026

What is Fear & Greed?

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index measures market sentiment on a scale of 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). It combines multiple data sources: volatility (25%), market volume (25%), social media (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), and Google Trends (10%). The index is published daily by Alternative.me and is widely used by traders as a contrarian signal.

How Fear & Greed Affects Crypto Markets

The Fear & Greed Index has an imperfect but useful inverse relationship with future crypto returns. Historically, periods of "Extreme Fear" (0-25) have preceded some of the best buying opportunities, while "Extreme Greed" (75-100) often precedes corrections. However, it should be used in combination with other indicators — during strong trends, the index can remain at extremes for extended periods.

Value History

2025-10-18 — 2026-10-18 · data points: 366

Fear & Greed chart min 5 · max 78
0 20 40 60 80
18 Oct 19 Apr 18 Oct
Data table (rows: 90)
Date Value
2026-10-18 53
2026-10-17 55
2026-10-16 63
2026-10-15 53
2026-10-14 62
2026-10-13 57
2026-10-12 69
2026-10-11 61
2026-10-10 64
2026-10-09 59
2026-10-08 64
2026-10-07 71
2026-10-06 73
2026-10-05 70
2026-10-04 65
2026-10-03 67
2026-10-02 72
2026-10-01 74
2026-09-30 71
2026-09-29 73
2026-09-28 74
2026-09-27 70
2026-09-26 74
2026-09-25 71
2026-09-24 71
2026-09-23 71
2026-09-22 78
2026-09-21 70
2026-09-20 71
2026-09-19 71
2026-09-18 56
2026-09-17 50
2026-09-16 51
2026-09-15 69
2026-09-14 57
2026-09-13 61
2026-09-12 63
2026-09-11 56
2026-09-10 69
2026-09-09 66
2026-09-08 69
2026-09-07 71
2026-09-06 73
2026-09-05 73
2026-09-04 74
2026-09-03 65
2026-09-02 63
2026-09-01 69
2026-08-31 62
2026-08-30 69
2026-08-29 68
2026-08-28 73
2026-08-27 71
2026-08-26 65
2026-08-25 74
2026-08-24 73
2026-08-23 66
2026-08-22 71
2026-08-21 72
2026-08-20 62
2026-08-19 46
2026-08-18 41
2026-08-17 31
2026-08-16 34
2026-08-15 34
2026-08-14 29
2026-08-13 29
2026-08-12 27
2026-08-11 29
2026-08-10 30
2026-08-09 31
2026-08-08 30
2026-08-07 29
2026-08-06 25
2026-08-05 27
2026-08-04 25
2026-08-03 28
2026-08-02 27
2026-08-01 27
2026-07-31 25
2026-07-30 28
2026-07-29 29
2026-07-28 29
2026-07-27 30
2026-07-26 26
2026-07-25 27
2026-07-24 28
2026-07-23 31
2026-07-22 33
2026-07-21 25

Latest AI Analysis

RETURN OF RISK APPETITE

🟢 Positive — Sentiment has improved, but fund demand still lags

Risk appetite is back: the Fear & Greed Index rose from 53 to 63, entering greed territory. Yet bitcoin funds have recorded outflows for a second consecutive day — sentiment is running ahead of demand. Reports of possible escalation around Iran and strikes between Russia and Ukraine keep the risk of higher energy prices and a flight to safety in play. Meanwhile, prediction markets put the probability of a US recession at just 7.5%. The sentiment turnaround is encouraging, but its staying power remains uncertain without renewed fund inflows.

WHAT TO WATCH

A Fear & Greed Index close above 63 on October 17 would confirm further improvement in sentiment. This test would not establish that fund demand has returned.

Read full today's digest

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FAQ

FAQ

What is the current Fear & Greed Index value?
The live value is shown at the top of this page, updated daily. Check our macro dashboard for the full context alongside 14 other indicators.
Is Fear & Greed Index accurate for crypto trading?
It is useful as a contrarian indicator but should not be used alone. Extreme Fear readings have historically offered better entry points, but the index can stay at extremes during strong trends.
What does Extreme Fear mean for crypto?
Extreme Fear (0-25) indicates widespread panic in the market. While it can precede further declines, it has historically been associated with attractive long-term buying opportunities.
How is the Fear & Greed Index calculated?
It combines 6 factors: market volatility (25%), volume (25%), social media sentiment (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), and Google Trends (10%).
Where can I track Fear & Greed in real-time?
Right here on Yieldo — we update the index daily and include it in our AI-powered macro digest alongside 14 other indicators.

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