Indicator notes

Bitcoin fear and greed index on May 1, 2026: 55.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 30, 2026, was 52.4 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 3.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 86.4 versus 76.6 and “Implied volatility” at 80.7 versus 75.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian chemicals and fertilizers sector fear and greed index on April 30, 2026: 40.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 29, 2026, was 25.8: the index rose sharply by 14.4 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index has now spent 9 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 60.8 versus 1.5 and “Sector breadth” at 34.8 versus 40.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on April 30, 2026: 59.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 29, 2026, was 71.4: the index fell sharply by 11.7 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index has now spent 11 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 4.8 versus 55.2 and “Volatility” at 85.3 versus 82.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on April 30, 2026: 45.1 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 29, 2026, was 44.6 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 0.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: pressure on the currency is close to what is usual for its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 26.9 versus 25.7 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 39.4 versus 38.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on April 29, 2026: 71.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 28, 2026, was 59.9: the index rose sharply by 11.5 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index has now spent 10 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 55.2 versus 2.1 and “Price momentum” at 52.2 versus 59.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on April 28, 2026: 23.4 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 27, 2026, was 31.3 (“Fear”): the index fell by 7.9 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Sector volatility” at 21.9 versus 41.8 and “Sector momentum” at 33.8 versus 40.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 28, 2026: 39.2 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 27, 2026, was 46.7 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 7.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 2.3 versus 16.3 and “Sector momentum” at 44.1 versus 51.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on April 28, 2026: 54.4 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 25, 2026, was 56.3 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell slightly by 1.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: pressure on the currency is close to what is usual for its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “High pressure” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 53.1 versus 60.5 and “International reserves” at 43.2 versus 43.3. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Russian rouble on April 28, 2026: 44.8 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 25, 2026, was 48.9 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell by 4.1 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 7 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Central bank policy rate” at 16.4 versus 29.4 and “Currency weakening” at 26.1 versus 29.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Tajikistani somoni on April 28, 2026: 43.2 out of 100, in the “Low pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 25, 2026, was 50.9 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator fell by 7.7 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Low pressure” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: pressure on the currency is weaker than usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 36.0 versus 57.8 and “Currency weakening” at 72.6 versus 73.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian electric utilities sector fear and greed index on April 27, 2026: 53.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 24, 2026, was 64.7 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 11.4 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 42.7 versus 84.0 and “Sector momentum” at 64.2 versus 67.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on April 27, 2026: 49.9 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 26, 2026, was 55.8 (“Greed”): the index fell by 5.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 4.2 versus 19.6 and “Price momentum” at 84.2 versus 90.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Georgia on April 26, 2026: 66.3 out of 100, in the “Elevated interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 19, 2026, was 27.6 (“Below-usual interest”): the index rose sharply by 38.7 points and crossed the 45 and 55 boundaries. The “Elevated interest” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: searches on the topic are above usual. The index spent a single week in the “Below-usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about deposits” at 58.7 versus 9.9 and “Searches about the dollar rate” at 74.0 versus 45.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Kazakhstan on April 26, 2026: 24.7 out of 100, in the “Quiet” zone. The previous reading, on April 19, 2026, was 49.3 (“Usual interest”): the index fell sharply by 24.6 points and crossed the 45 and 25 boundaries. The “Quiet” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: searches on the topic are well below usual. The index spent a single week in the “Usual interest” zone. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 18.9 versus 58.7 and “Searches about devaluation” at 47.1 versus 79.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Russia on April 26, 2026: 32.4 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 19, 2026, was 20.4 (“Quiet”): the index rose sharply by 12.0 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Quiet” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 68.3 versus 42.0 and “Searches about deposits” at 14.4 versus 4.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Financial anxiety in Tajikistan on April 26, 2026: 31.4 out of 100, in the “Below-usual interest” zone. The previous reading, on April 19, 2026, was 18.6 (“Quiet”): the index rose sharply by 12.8 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Below-usual interest” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: searches on the topic are below usual. Before that the index had stayed in the “Quiet” zone for 2 weeks in a row. Biggest component moves: “Searches about the dollar rate” at 52.2 versus 29.8 and “Searches about deposits” at 10.6 versus 7.4. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on April 26, 2026: 55.8 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 25, 2026, was 51.1 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 4.7 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 6 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 19.6 versus 4.5 and “Price momentum” at 90.0 versus 87.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on April 24, 2026: 52.3 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 23, 2026, was 63.9 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 11.6 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 15.0 versus 88.0 and “Credit risk appetite” at 58.6 versus 44.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on April 24, 2026: 37.0 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 23, 2026, was 50.4 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 13.4 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 18.6 versus 61.3 and “Sector momentum” at 45.1 versus 52.1. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian financial sector fear and greed index on April 24, 2026: 48.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 23, 2026, was 73.3 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 24.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 8.3 versus 96.5 and “Sector momentum” at 59.0 versus 67.2. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian industrial sector fear and greed index on April 24, 2026: 16.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 23, 2026, was 33.2 (“Fear”): the index fell sharply by 16.3 points and crossed the 25 boundary. The “Extreme Fear” zone covers readings from 0 to 25: investors are avoiding risk and selling dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 6.0 versus 62.6 and “Sector momentum” at 35.8 versus 41.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian metals and mining sector fear and greed index on April 24, 2026: 39.9 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 23, 2026, was 52.6 (“Neutral”): the index fell sharply by 12.7 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 13.2 versus 59.8 and “Sector momentum” at 52.1 versus 60.0. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

High-yield bond market stress on April 24, 2026: 52.8 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 23, 2026, was 57.9 (“High pressure”): the indicator fell by 5.1 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: stress in the high-yield bond market is close to what is usual for its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “High pressure” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Yield spread over government bonds” at 43.8 versus 49.5 and “Price lag behind the market” at 61.8 versus 66.4. 2 of 3 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Serbian dinar on April 24, 2026: 55.6 out of 100, in the “High pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 23, 2026, was 53.7 (“Moderate pressure”): the indicator rose slightly by 1.9 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “High pressure” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: pressure on the currency is clearly above usual. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Moderate pressure” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Currency weakening” at 58.0 versus 51.0 and “Exchange rate volatility” at 59.4 versus 58.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian consumer sector fear and greed index on April 23, 2026: 50.4 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on April 22, 2026, was 42.9 (“Fear”): the index rose by 7.5 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Neutral” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: neither fear nor greed dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Fear” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 61.3 versus 32.7 and “Sector volatility” at 48.3 versus 45.7. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian IT and telecom sector fear and greed index on April 23, 2026: 41.5 out of 100, in the “Fear” zone. The previous reading, on April 22, 2026, was 47.9 (“Neutral”): the index fell by 6.4 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Fear” zone covers readings from 25 to 45: investors are cautious and appetite for risk is below normal. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 32.5 versus 65.8 and “Sector volatility” at 33.0 versus 27.9. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Ether fear and greed index on April 23, 2026: 63.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 22, 2026, was 74.9: the index fell sharply by 11.2 points. That meets our shift threshold of 10 points; the zone did not change. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index has now spent 4 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 25.3 versus 65.3 and “Price momentum” at 68.9 versus 73.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Pressure on the Kyrgyzstani som on April 23, 2026: 47.0 out of 100, in the “Moderate pressure” zone. The previous reading, on April 22, 2026, was 44.2 (“Low pressure”): the indicator rose by 2.8 points and crossed the 45 boundary. The “Moderate pressure” zone covers readings from 45 to 55: pressure on the currency is close to what is usual for its history. Before that the indicator had stayed in the “Low pressure” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Exchange rate volatility” at 26.1 versus 10.6 and “Currency weakening” at 30.4 versus 34.6. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Russian market fear and greed index on April 22, 2026: 59.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on April 21, 2026, was 49.6 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 9.6 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. Before that the index had stayed in the “Neutral” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Stock price strength” at 78.1 versus 16.2 and “Put and call options” at 48.7 versus 40.8. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.