Updated: 2026-05-05
- Fear and Greed Index The cryptocurrency market has moved out of the “extreme fear” zone and is now in a neutral position.
- The last time the index was in a neutral position was in mid-January 2026.
For the first time since January 17, 2026 index of fear and greed The crypto market’s index reached 50 points, ending a 108-day period during which investor sentiment had been predominantly negative.
The index assesses market sentiment using metrics such as volatility, momentum, trading volume, and social signals. A score below 25 indicates “extreme fear” or risk aversion, 26-49 indicates a cautious stance or “fear,” and higher scores indicate growing investor confidence.
The index’s 50-point value follows steady growth in the overall crypto market capitalization, which increased by 5,45% in May. Since March, the market has grown by 16,51%, reaching $2,66 trillion from $2,28 trillion.
The positive shift in investor sentiment coincided with Bitcoin’s attempt to consolidate above $81,000. Crypto analyst Darkfost said, that sentiment towards BTC is becoming more constructive as the price tests higher levels.
The analyst added that a separate sentiment index, which ranges from -100 to +100, has also approached the “greed” zone. This indicates that investor confidence is growing, and they are increasingly choosing to hold BTC rather than close positions.
On According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin Over the past 24 hours, the price has increased by 1,03% to $81,274. Over the past week, the increase has amounted to 6,77%.
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