Bitcoin in Extreme Fear as Fear and Greed Index Drops to 15 on November 13

COINOTAG News, citing Alternative Data, reports that the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index stands at 15 today, down from 24 yesterday, with a weekly average of 27. The reading signals extreme fear in the market, a regime often associated with risk-off dynamics and selective capitulations across crypto segments. The release highlights the subdued risk appetite among traders and the need for disciplined risk management.

The index uses a 0-100 threshold and aggregates indicators including volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media activity (15%), market surveys (15%), Bitcoin’s dominance (10%), and Google Trends analysis (10%). These components provide a concise measure of cryptocurrency market sentiment and may inform near-term positioning and risk controls for portfolios.