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Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits highest since October’s wipeout

The index surged from 27 to 74 in under two weeks, reflecting a sharp shift from risk aversion to risk appetite.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 31 Aug 2026 · 21:01 · 1 min read
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits highest since October’s wipeout

The Fear & Greed Index climbed to 74 on Tuesday, its highest level since just before October’s $19 billion market wipeout. The metric had stood at 27 less than two weeks prior, underscoring a rapid reversal in trader sentiment from caution to risk-seeking behavior.

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Further details on the drivers behind the sudden shift were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus Webb
Crypto Desk

Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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