# Crypto Fear and Greed Index

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-07**: Extreme Fear Return — The Fear and Greed Index plummets back to extreme fear levels amid low volume and high volatility.
- **2026-01-15**: Brief Relief Rally — Sentiment briefly moves to 'Neutral' before failing to break key resistance levels.
- **2025-10-25**: The October Crash — A systemic deleveraging event triggers a 30% drop across major digital assets.
- **2025-10-06**: Market Peak — Bitcoin reaches an all-time high of $126,080 before a major correction.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Crypto Sentiment Plunges to 'Extreme Fear' as Post-Crash Malaise Deepens
2026-03-08 00:20:26 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has retreated into 'extreme fear' territory, marking a significant deterioration in investor sentiment five months after the October 2025 market crash. This shift reflects a broader trend of risk aversion as digital assets struggle to find a definitive bottom in a sustained bearish environment.
Full story: https://getcryptobrief.com/story/crypto-fear-and-greed-index-extreme-fear-march-2026

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