Indicator notes

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 23, 2026: 61.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 22, 2026, was 83.9 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 22.3 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Open interest” at 39.8 versus 98.8 and “Funding rate” at 28.1 versus 80.7. 5 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 18, 2026: 75.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 17, 2026, was 73.3 (“Greed”): the index rose by 2.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 94.4 versus 81.0 and “Open interest” at 70.5 versus 82.9. 5 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 17, 2026: 73.3 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 16, 2026, was 61.4: the index rose sharply by 11.9 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 2 trading days in a row in this zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 83.7 versus 53.6 and “Open interest” at 82.9 versus 66.2. 5 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 16, 2026: 61.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 15, 2026, was 52.8 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 8.6 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Open interest” at 66.2 versus 18.1 and “Funding rate” at 53.6 versus 79.3. 5 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 15, 2026: 52.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 14, 2026, was 61.1 (“Greed”): the index fell by 8.3 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: “Open interest” at 18.1 versus 47.1 and “Price momentum” at 81.2 versus 90.5. 5 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 14, 2026: 61.1 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 13, 2026, was 53.3 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 7.8 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: “Open interest” at 47.1 versus 19.1 and “Funding rate” at 78.2 versus 68.9. 5 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 10, 2026: 53.8 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 9, 2026, was 56.3 (“Greed”): the index fell by 2.5 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Open interest” at 17.7 versus 28.3 and “Implied volatility” at 61.8 versus 57.7. 5 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 6, 2026: 57.0 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on September 5, 2026, was 54.5 (“Neutral”): the index rose by 2.5 points and crossed the 55 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Neutral” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 43.7 versus 28.9 and “Implied volatility” at 62.3 versus 67.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 5, 2026: 54.5 out of 100, in the “Neutral” zone. The previous reading, on September 4, 2026, was 68.2 (“Greed”): the index fell sharply by 13.7 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 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 28.9 versus 77.9 and “Implied volatility” at 67.3 versus 74.1. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on September 1, 2026: 74.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 31, 2026, was 77.9 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.4 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 86.7 versus 96.3 and “Volatility” at 43.4 versus 45.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 29, 2026: 76.1 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 28, 2026, was 71.7 (“Greed”): the index rose by 4.4 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 8 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 99.5 versus 87.8 and “Implied volatility” at 72.2 versus 65.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 21, 2026: 64.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 20, 2026, was 78.6 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 14.4 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Implied volatility” at 37.7 versus 59.6 and “Volatility” at 36.8 versus 56.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 17, 2026: 87.5 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 16, 2026, was 72.9 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 14.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 82.1 versus 39.6 and “Price momentum” at 73.8 versus 57.4. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 16, 2026: 72.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 15, 2026, was 84.2 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 11.3 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 39.6 versus 79.0 and “Price momentum” at 57.4 versus 61.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 12, 2026: 85.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 11, 2026, was 73.6 (“Greed”): the index rose sharply by 11.4 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 94.4 versus 56.0 and “Volatility” at 93.0 versus 84.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 11, 2026: 73.6 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 10, 2026, was 80.2 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 6.6 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 5 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 56.0 versus 81.8 and “Price momentum” at 64.8 versus 69.7. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 6, 2026: 78.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 5, 2026, was 72.5 (“Greed”): the index rose by 6.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 65.1 versus 34.4 and “Price momentum” at 73.6 versus 77.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 5, 2026: 72.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 4, 2026, was 80.6 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 8.1 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 34.4 versus 71.4 and “Price momentum” at 77.9 versus 71.6. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 2, 2026: 80.3 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on August 1, 2026, was 70.4 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.9 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 82.3 versus 49.2 and “Price momentum” at 63.7 versus 58.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on August 1, 2026: 70.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 31, 2026, was 80.8 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell sharply by 10.4 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 3 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 49.2 versus 93.3 and “Volatility” at 78.8 versus 74.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 29, 2026: 78.8 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 28, 2026, was 69.2 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.6 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 89.5 versus 50.8 and “Implied volatility” at 83.7 versus 84.5. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 27, 2026: 74.2 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 26, 2026, was 77.9 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 3.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Price momentum” at 66.4 versus 80.4 and “Funding rate” at 73.0 versus 67.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 26, 2026: 77.9 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 25, 2026, was 72.5 (“Greed”): the index rose by 5.4 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. The index spent a single trading day in the “Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 67.0 versus 54.9 and “Price momentum” at 80.4 versus 73.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 25, 2026: 72.5 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 24, 2026, was 77.7 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 5.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 54.9 versus 76.8 and “Implied volatility” at 85.1 versus 89.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 24, 2026: 77.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 23, 2026, was 68.0 (“Greed”): the index rose by 9.7 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 76.8 versus 42.6 and “Implied volatility” at 89.2 versus 78.2. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 22, 2026: 70.4 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 21, 2026, was 77.1 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 6.7 points and crossed the 75 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 “Extreme Greed” zone for 2 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 48.6 versus 67.0 and “Implied volatility” at 80.4 versus 87.0. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 20, 2026: 78.0 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 19, 2026, was 73.8 (“Greed”): the index rose by 4.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 68.9 versus 54.9 and “Price momentum” at 79.3 versus 74.9. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 16, 2026: 72.7 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 15, 2026, was 79.7 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 7.0 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 65.9 versus 87.8 and “Price momentum” at 61.8 versus 67.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 15, 2026: 79.7 out of 100, in the “Extreme Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 14, 2026, was 74.5 (“Greed”): the index rose by 5.2 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Extreme Greed” zone covers readings from 75 to 100: optimism is close to its limit and risk is taken eagerly. Before that the index had stayed in the “Greed” zone for 4 trading days in a row. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 87.8 versus 69.5 and “Implied volatility” at 97.7 versus 95.8. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.

Bitcoin fear and greed index on July 11, 2026: 70.9 out of 100, in the “Greed” zone. The previous reading, on July 10, 2026, was 76.7 (“Extreme Greed”): the index fell by 5.8 points and crossed the 75 boundary. The “Greed” zone covers readings from 55 to 75: appetite for risk is above normal and buying dominates. The index spent a single trading day in the “Extreme Greed” zone. Biggest component moves: “Funding rate” at 63.4 versus 88.9 and “Volatility” at 71.4 versus 67.3. 4 of 6 components were available. This describes that date's reading; it is not a forecast.