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Crypto Fear and Greed Index Rises to 28

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index stands at 28 today. The index has risen from 24 recorded last week. Investor sentiment is improving but remains in the Fear zone. The Crypto Fear and Greed Ind

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July 13, 2026
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Crypto Fear and Greed Index Rises to 28
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  • The Crypto Fear and Greed Index stands at 28 today.
  • The index has risen from 24 recorded last week.
  • Investor sentiment is improving but remains in the Fear zone.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has climbed to 28 today, up from 24 recorded last week. The increase suggests that investor sentiment is gradually improving after a period of heightened pessimism, although the market remains in the Fear zone.

The index tracks market sentiment using indicators such as price volatility, trading volume, market momentum, social media trends, and Bitcoin dominance. Lower scores indicate fear among investors, while higher readings point to growing confidence.

Sentiment Improves Despite Ongoing Caution

Although the latest reading marks an improvement, a score of 28 indicates that caution continues to dominate the cryptocurrency market. Investors remain mindful of macroeconomic uncertainty, regulatory developments, and recent price volatility.

Historically, extended periods of fear have sometimes coincided with attractive buying opportunities, but sentiment indicators alone are not reliable predictors of future market performance.

INSIGHT: Crypto Fear & Greed Index rises to 28 today, up from 24 Extreme Fear last week. pic.twitter.com/jZJMikac4j

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) July 13, 2026

What Investors Should Watch Next

The steady rise in the Crypto Fear and Greed Index may indicate that confidence is slowly returning as digital asset prices stabilize. Continued improvements in institutional demand, ETF flows, and overall market conditions could help push the index higher in the coming weeks.

For now, the market remains cautious, but the upward trend in sentiment suggests investors are becoming less fearful than they were just a week ago.