COINOTAG News reports that on December 10, alternative data shows the Fear and Greed Index for cryptocurrency markets at 26, up from 22 yesterday, signaling a retreat from extreme fear into the fear zone. This uptick reflects a modest shift in market sentiment and may influence risk management decisions across trading desks.

The index is a composite measure on a 0-100 scale, derived from weighted inputs: Volatility (25%), Market Trading Volume (25%), Social Media Activity (15%), Market Surveys (15%), Bitcoin’s Dominance (10%), and Google Trends Analysis (10%).

While the move away from extreme fear is notable, analysts caution that sentiment signals should be corroborated with price action and fundamental indicators; the reading does not imply a directional forecast.