CMC Fear & Greed Index: Cooling to Neutral
Overview: The primary sentiment gauge reads 54 ("Neutral") as of 14 October 2026, down 1 point from yesterday and 7 points from last week's 61 ("Greed"). This week-long decline from Greed territory reflects a market pause after recent volatility.
What this means: This is neutral because it shows neither extreme fear nor extreme greed. It suggests traders are in a wait-and-see mode.
Watch for: A sustained move above 60 (back to Greed) for a bullish shift, or a drop below 40 (into Fear) for increased downside risk.
Overview: The primary sentiment gauge reads 54 ("Neutral") as of 14 October 2026, down 1 point from yesterday and 7 points from last week's 61 ("Greed"). This week-long decline from Greed territory reflects a market pause after recent volatility.
What this means: This is neutral because it shows neither extreme fear nor extreme greed. It suggests traders are in a wait-and-see mode.
Watch for: A sustained move above 60 (back to Greed) for a bullish shift, or a drop below 40 (into Fear) for increased downside risk.