The Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment indicator that measures the prevailing emotional state of cryptocurrency market participants. It aggregates various market factors, such as volatility, trading volume, social media sentiment, and market dominance, into a single numerical score. This index ranges from extreme fear to extreme greed, providing a gauge of investor psychology. It helps traders assess whether the market is overly optimistic or pessimistic.
Context
Crypto news outlets regularly cite the Fear & Greed Index to provide context for market movements and investor behavior. A high greed score might suggest an impending market correction, while extreme fear could signal a buying opportunity. This index serves as a quick reference for understanding the psychological forces driving short-term price action in digital assets.
The crypto market is experiencing a broad pullback driven by profit-taking and a shift in investor sentiment after Bitcoin's recent surge past $126,000.
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