Crypto Fear & Greed Index Stagnates at 29, Indicating Market Anxiety
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: 1d ago- Persistent Market Sentiment: As of April 15, 2025, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains at 29, indicating that investor sentiment is still cautious, which may lead to sideways or declining price action for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum due to prevailing risk aversion.
- Index Calculation Methodology: The index is calculated using a weighted aggregation of six factors, with market volatility and trading volume each contributing 25%, social media sentiment and survey data each at 15%, and Bitcoin's market dominance and Google search trends each at 10%, allowing for a comprehensive quantification of market sentiment.
- Historical Context Analysis: Historical patterns show that readings in extreme fear often precede significant market bottoms; while the current score of 29 does not indicate extreme fear, the sustained cautious sentiment may present potential accumulation opportunities for long-term investors.
- Investor Strategy Recommendations: Given the current fear index, investors might consider a dollar-cost averaging strategy to mitigate risk, while also integrating on-chain analysis and technical chart patterns to avoid impulsive decisions driven by emotional fluctuations.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
