Crypto Fear & Greed Score - Methodology & Functioning
Introduction
The Crypto Fear & Greed Score is a comprehensive indicator designed to assess market sentiment by detecting extreme conditions of panic (fear) and euphoria (greed). By combining multiple technical factors, it helps traders identify potential buying and selling opportunities based on the emotional state of the market.
This indicator is highly customizable, allowing users to adjust weight parameters for RSI, volatility, Bitcoin dominance, and trading volume, making it adaptable to different market conditions.
Key Components
The indicator consists of two primary sub-scores:
Fear Score (Panic) - Measures the intensity of fear in the market.
Greed Score (Euphoria) - Measures the level of overconfidence and excessive optimism.
The difference between these two values results in the Net Score, which indicates the dominant market sentiment at any given time.
1. Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The indicator utilizes multiple RSI timeframes to measure momentum and overbought/oversold conditions:
The indicator analyzes both buying and selling volume, ensuring a clearer confirmation of market sentiment.
High buying volume in uptrends reinforces bullish momentum.
Spikes in selling volume indicate panic and possible market bottoms.
Calculation Methodology
The indicator allows users to adjust weight parameters for each component, making it adaptable to different trading strategies. The formulas are structured as follows:
Above 70: Extreme greed -> possible overbought conditions.
Below -70: Extreme fear -> potential buying opportunity.
Near 0: Neutral market sentiment.
Trend Reversal Detection
The indicator includes two moving averages for enhanced trend detection:
Short-term SMA (50-periods) - Reacts quicklier to changes in sentiment.
Long-term SMA (200-periods) - Captures broader trend reversals.
How Crossovers Work:
Short SMA crossing above Long SMA -> Potential bullish reversal.
Short SMA crossing below Long SMA -> Possible bearish trend shift.
Alerts for SMA crossovers help traders act on momentum shifts in real-time.
Customization and Visualization
The Net Score dynamically changes color: green for greed, red for fear.
Users can adjust weightings directly from settings, avoiding manual script modifications.
Reference levels at 70 and -70 provide clarity on extreme market conditions.
Conclusion
The Crypto Fear & Greed Score provides a powerful and objective measure of market sentiment, helping traders navigate extreme conditions effectively.
🟢 If the Net Score is below -70, panic may present a buying opportunity.
🔴 If the Net Score is above 70, excessive euphoria may indicate a selling opportunity.
⚖️ Neutral values suggest a balanced market sentiment.
By customizing weight parameters and utilizing trend reversal alerts, traders can gain a deeper insight into market psychology and make more informed trading decisions. 🚀
Open-source script
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In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
For quick access on a chart, add this script to your favorites — learn more here.
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.