The cryptocurrency market’s fear and greed index fell to a record low

Today, on November 18, 2025, the Fear and Greed Index in the cryptocurrency market has dropped to 11 points, which corresponds to the category of «extreme fear.» This is one of the lowest values in the last nine months and indicates a significant drop in confidence among investors. According to the Alternative platform, the indicator has lost 18 points over the past month, and 15 points in just one week.

In early October, the indicator was at 74 points, which corresponded to «moderate greed.» However, after the bitcoin rate fell below $ 90,000, the market entered a panic phase. on November 15 and 16, the index reached 10 points, a level of fear not seen since February 2025, when the price of BTC temporarily dropped below $ 80,000.

The Fear and Greed Index takes into account volatility, trading volumes, social sentiment, and the dominance of leading assets. The current decline in the index reflects a general cooling of the market after several months of speculative growth. Analysts note that such dynamics are typical for periods of high uncertainty.

Experts from the Alternative platform point out that «extreme fear» can be a buy signal, as historically low index values often preceded a change in the market trend. At the same time, excessive greed is considered a sign of market overheating and a potential correction.

According to CoinMarketCap, as of November 18, the Fear and Greed Index was around 15 points. Despite the slight increase, the overall trend remains negative. The market is in a state of uncertainty, and traders are trying to reduce risks, expecting the bitcoin rate to stabilize.