On August 20, COINOTAG reported that the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, according to Alternative Data, fell to 44 from 56 the previous day, with a seven‑day average of 73—its lowest level since June 22 (42), signaling a renewed tilt toward fear in cryptocurrency markets. The index, a 0–100 sentiment gauge, is constructed from Volatility (25%), Market Trading Volume (25%), Social Media Hype (15%), Market Surveys (15%), Bitcoin’s Proportion of the Overall Market (10%) and Google Trends analysis (10%). Market participants can use this composite indicator as a short‑term barometer of risk appetite and liquidity conditions without presuming directional price outcomes.