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Bitcoin Spooked? Crypto Fear and Greed Index Drops to Pre-Rally August Lows

Decrypt·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Spooked? Crypto Fear and Greed Index Drops to Pre-Rally August Lows

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 56 from an August peak of 82, as oil, bond yields, and ETF outflows hit Bitcoin in October. The index measures market sentiment on a scale from extreme fear to extreme greed, and the decline signals cooling risk appetite across crypto markets.

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