Crypto Fear and Greed Index turns neutral for first time since January: Is $100K BTC next?

Improving investor confidence supports Bitcoin’s hold on $80,000, as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index exited the “Extreme Fear” zone and now reads “neutral.” Are the bulls back in control?

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit 50 on Tuesday, measuring “neutral” for the first time since Jan. 17. This shift ended a 108-day stretch dominated by negative sentiment. The index gauges market sentiment using volatility, momentum, trading volume, and social signals. A score below 25 signals "extreme fear" or risk aversion, while 26–49 reflects cautious positioning or “fear,” with higher readings indicating improving investor confidence. 

Crypto Fear and Greed Index. Source: Alternative.me

The index's move to 50 marks its first neutral score since mid-January and follows a steady recovery in the total crypto market capitalization, which rose 5.45% in May. Since March, the market has expanded by 16.51%, climbing to $2.66 trillion from $2.28 trillion.

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