Crypto Fear & Greed Index rises to 44, showing that market sentiment stays cautiously fearful.
On March 21 2025 the Crypto Fear & Greed Index rose to 44, an 18‑point jump. A score of 44 stays in the “Fear” range (25‑49) but marks the highest reading since mid‑February. The metric, covering the $2.1 trillion crypto market, indicates cautious optimism amid lingering risk concerns. The index blends six factors: volatility (25 %), volume (25 %), social media (15 %), surveys (15 %), Bitcoin share (10 %) and Google Trends (10 %). Current data shows volatility 18 % above yearly average, while volume is up 22 % week‑over‑week. Social‑media sentiment turned 15 % more neutral‑to‑positive, though bearish tones still dominate. Readings under 50 often signal accumulation, so 44 hints at modest buying. Bitcoin stayed above $68 k and Ethereum upgrades eased concerns. Institutional crypto holdings rose 8 % in Q1 2025, while retail activity stays below late‑2024, showing a split between investor types.























