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The Fear and Greed Index of cryptocurrencies - how does it work in the 2025 market? 🔎
What is the Fear and Greed Index
Simple explanation
This is a numerical indicator from 0 to 100. It reflects emotions in the cryptocurrency market 📊. Zero means panic and sell-offs. One hundred means greed, market overheating.
The idea was taken from the stock market, where it was conceived in CNNMoney. In crypto, the index mainly looks at Bitcoin. It makes sense since it sets the tone.
The meaning of “fear” and “greed”
When it's scary 😨 — everyone sells. It seems that prices will drop even lower. Assets are often undervalued. It's actually a good time to buy.
Greed 🤑 arises during growth. FOMO grips the minds. Everyone is buying cryptocurrency like crazy. The market is overheated. It may drop soon.
Why is this for traders
The index helps to find moments for entry and exit. It keeps your emotions in check. It allows you to act contrary to the crowd — to buy when everyone is afraid, to sell when everyone is greedy.
How the Fear and Greed Index Works
Key metrics in calculation
The formula includes several components:
Where does the data come from?
Data is collected from everywhere. From exchanges. From social networks. From search engines. From trader surveys.
Updated every day. Some services even every 12 hours.
Where to watch the index
Popular resources
The most reliable sources:
About TradingView
There is no ready-made index in TradingView. But you can write a script. Or look at other indicators — volumes, volatility. And the community sentiment is visible right on the platform.
Mobile applications
There are special apps with widgets. CoinStats for iOS and Android. Different widgets for the home screen.
Current index values (September 2025) 🔥
As of now, September 28, 2025, the index shows 44. Neutral zone. Investors are not panicking, but they are also not too optimistic.
On the stock market, the index is 58. People there are a bit greedy. Interestingly, in recent months, crypto and the stock market have been going in different directions. The correlation between them is decreasing.
Comparison with the stock market
The CNN stock index is not as dramatic. Stocks fluctuate less in price. Different data is used in the calculation - options, for example. And, of course, there is no metric for “Bitcoin dominance” there.
Strategies for Using Index in Trading 📈
Purchase on Fear
When? If the index is below 49, especially below 25.
Example:
Selling on Greed
When? If the index is above 51, especially above 75.
Example:
Contrarian approach 🧠
As Buffett said: “Be fearful when others are greedy; be greedy when others are fearful.”
At values of 10-20, it's time to buy for the long term. At 80-90, it's time to take profits.
What to combine with
The index itself is not a panacea. Add:
Practical Tips
Don't rely solely on the index. It's just a part of the bigger picture. Study historical data. Try strategies on a demo account.
By the way, extreme values do not always mean an instant reversal. The market can sometimes surprise you 🌗.
Now, in September 2025, when the index is neutral, it is important to watch for additional signals. They will indicate where the market will move next.