Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Drops to 5 — A Historic “Extreme Fear” Reading
The Bitcoin (BTC) Fear & Greed Index has fallen to 5, marking the lowest level ever recorded since the index was introduced. This is an exceptionally rare signal and reflects intense market fear and widespread capitulation.
Despite the negative sentiment, BTC is currently trading at $68,048.46 (+1.58%).
What This Means
A reading this low typically suggests:
Panic-driven selling
Strong risk-off behavior
Broad investor uncertainty
Maximum emotional pressure in the market
Fear & Greed Index Breakdown
0–24: Extreme Fear (panic selling, capitulation)
25–49: Fear (cautious, defensive sentiment)
50–74: Greed (optimism, FOMO building)
75–100: Extreme Greed (euphoria, bubble conditions)
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