Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 40
May 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
CoinMarketCap's proprietary Fear & Greed Index has registered a score of 40, continuing to hold in the neutral stage. The index measures market sentiment, with a score closer to 0 indicating extreme fear and a score closer to 100 representing extreme optimism. CoinMarketCap calculates the index based on several factors, including the price movements of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, market volatility, derivatives market data such as put/call ratios, the Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR), and the platform's own search data.Log in to leave comments!
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