Crypto Fear and Greed Index Holds at 35 Amid Market Caution
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is currently sitting at 35, indicating that fear dominates the cryptocurrency market. The index, which ranges from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme optimism), has remained in the fear zone for several consecutive days despite recent price stabilization attempts.
According to CoinMarketCap's methodology, the index weighs multiple market signals, including price momentum among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, market volatility, derivatives data such as the put/call ratio, and stablecoin supply ratio (SSR).
The sustained fear is attributed to macroeconomic uncertainty, including fluctuating interest rate expectations and regulatory developments across major jurisdictions. Recent volatility in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices has also kept traders on edge, with sharp intraday swings becoming more common.