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CoinucationCrypto Fear & Greed index
Today's reading, the 30-day history and what the index is made of.
- The index reads 69 out of 100, "Greed", as of Oct 12, 2026, 18:23 UTC.
- The 30-day average is 65; today is greedier than the recent norm.
- Over the last 6 days the reading peaked at 71 on Oct 7, 2026 and bottomed at 59 on Oct 9, 2026.
Daily readings
What goes into the index
The index is published by alternative.me and combines volatility (25%), market momentum and volume (25%), social media activity (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%), Google Trends (10%) and, historically, surveys (15%). Zero is extreme fear, one hundred is extreme greed. Coinucation samples the published value every 20 minutes and keeps its own daily history so the chart and the averages above come from our table.
How to read it
Extreme fear has tended to coincide with local bottoms and extreme greed with local tops, but the index is a coincident gauge of mood, not a timing tool: it can sit above 80 for weeks in a strong trend. The most useful comparison is today against the 30-day average and the recent extremes, which is what the facts block above gives you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fear & Greed index today?
69, "Greed", as of Oct 12, 2026, 18:23 UTC.
Who publishes it?
alternative.me computes the index daily from volatility, momentum, social activity, dominance and search trends. Coinucation stores the readings and builds the history chart from its own samples.
Is extreme fear a buy signal?
Historically extreme fear has clustered near local lows, but it can persist for weeks in a bear market. It is a sentiment reading, not advice.
Prices, flows and statistics are informational, not investment advice. Crypto assets are volatile and you can lose your whole stake. Ownership and conflict disclosure.