SignavaWhat it measures
The crypto Fear & Greed index rates market emotion from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed). The common version blends volatility, momentum and volume, social-media activity, Bitcoin's dominance and search trends into one daily number.
| Score | Reading |
|---|---|
| 0–24 | Extreme fear |
| 25–49 | Fear |
| 50 | Neutral |
| 51–74 | Greed |
| 75–100 | Extreme greed |
How traders use it
- As a contrarian warning — extreme greed often means many traders are already in; extreme fear means many have already sold.
- As context for risk — consider smaller positions when the market is euphoric.
- Not as a timing tool — sentiment can stay extreme for a long time.
Signava's AI second opinion reads the Fear & Greed index along with the chart and the news before every signal, and the Insights tab shows it live for free.
Frequently asked questions
Is extreme fear a good time to buy crypto?
Extreme fear has often appeared near market lows, but it can stay extreme for weeks while prices keep falling. Use it as context, not a buy button.
How often does the Fear & Greed index update?
The widely used crypto version updates once a day.
