Crypto Fear and Greed Index Drops to 7, Entering 'Extreme Fear' Zone

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Release Time: 02/20/2026 04:30:47

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Summary

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 7 on February 20, 2026, entering the "extreme fear" zone. This reading reflects a decline from 9 the previous day, with similar levels last observed in August 2019 and June 2022. Alternative data shows the index combines volatility, trading volume, social media sentiment, market surveys, Bitcoin dominance, and Google Trends. Traders are now closely monitoring altcoins amid heightened uncertainty.

BlockBeats news, on February 20, according to Alternative data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped again to 7 today (from 9 yesterday), with market sentiment remaining in the exceptionally rare "extreme fear" zone. Such levels were last seen only in June 2022 and August 2019.

Note: The fear and greed index ranges from 0 to 100 and includes the following components: volatility (25%) + market trading volume (25%) + social media sentiment (15%) + market surveys (15%) + Bitcoin's share of the total market (10%) + Google Trends analysis (10%).

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