
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 12 from 14, reflecting sharp deterioration in investor sentiment as multiple market indicators turn negative.
Bitcoin remained around $78,400 and ether near $2,290 in Asian trading hours, holding above key levels despite worsening sentiment. On February 5, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell from 14 to 12, signaling extreme fear. The index measures sentiment using volatility, trading volume, social media activity, surveys, Bitcoin dominance, and Google trends. Analysts note that the plunge highlights structural fragility, with leveraged liquidations, subdued open interest, and weak performance across several altcoins undermining market confidence.