Crypto Fear and Greed Index Falls to Extreme Fear at 21
Bitcoin’s sharp drop to near $104K pushed the index to its lowest point in seven months, underscoring weakening institutional flows and heightened market caution.
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Summary
Bitcoin fell from over $109,000 to a 24-hour low of $103,938, driving the Crypto Fear & Greed Index down to 21, its lowest reading since April 2024, signaling “Extreme Fear.” The downturn was linked to $800 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs last week, diminished institutional buying, and concerns over the Federal Reserve’s rate policy, which indicated no further cuts in 2025. Sentiment has swung sharply since October’s sell-off, and traders are watching ETF flows, on-chain activity, and U.S. policy signals for direction.
Terms & Concepts
- Crypto Fear and Greed Index: A sentiment indicator ranging from 0 to 100 that measures market emotions using volatility, trading volume, social media activity, surveys, Bitcoin dominance, and Google search trends.
- Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of Bitcoin, allowing investors to gain exposure without directly holding the cryptocurrency.
- On-chain activity: Metrics and data derived from blockchain transactions, used to assess the actual usage and movement of cryptocurrencies.