Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Falls to 44 on Aug 20 — Lowest Since June 22, Market Fear Returns

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.