On Thursday, January 15, the index dropped to 61, reflecting an improvement in overall sentiment after weeks of "fear" and "extreme fear." Just the day before, the index had risen to 48, which is in the "neutral" zone.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index last fell on October 11, 2025, following the $19 billion withdrawal from the digital asset market.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is calculated based on a variety of market indicators, including price movements of major digital assets, trading activity, momentum, Google search trends, and overall trader sentiment on social media.

Investors and traders use the index to assess market conditions and decide whether to buy, sell, or hold digital assets.

The Fear and Greed Index has begun to improve following Bitcoin's rally, which has risen from $89,799 over the past week to a two-month high of $97,704 on January 14.