Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index drops rapidly during October market decline
The crypto market sentiment metric posted one of its fastest drops in recent history as Bitcoin declined to a 30-day low.
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The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index dropped from a value of 70 on October 4, 2026, to 36 by October 30, according to 24/7 Wall St. The outlet noted that the index held at 36 on October 31, marking one of its fastest declines in recent history. During this same timeframe, Bitcoin fell to a 30-day low of $76,141. [1]
Other outlets reported varying figures for the market sentiment indicator and asset valuations near the end of the month. TradingView reported that the index fell to 29 as Bitcoin dropped to $77,000, while CoinGape reported that the Fear and Greed Index dropped to 35. [1][2][6]
The price decline extended across major digital assets late in the month. According to UToday Crypto News, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Binance Coin all experienced sharp price drops on October 30, leaving each asset sitting at key support levels amid increased market volatility. [5]
Market conditions showed signs of recovery by the final day of the month. Coin Gabbar reported that Bitcoin and Ethereum posted gains on October 31 following disruptions at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. [4]
In short
- The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index fell from 70 on October 4 to 36 on October 30.
- Bitcoin fell to a 30-day low of $76,141 during October.
- Major assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and BNB experienced sharp drops on October 30.
Sources
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- [1]Bitcoin's Fear and Greed Index Fell From 70 to 36 in October. What Happened the Last 3 Times It Dropped This Fast?24/7 Wall St., 3d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Solana Price Prediction as Fear & Greed Index Drops to 35: Is $90 Next?CoinGape, 3d ago
- [3]Bitcoin: A1 Algo Shorts October, A2+ Longs Q4Blockchain News, 3d ago
- [4]Crypto News October 31: Bitcoin and ETH Rises After Binance ShockCoin Gabbar, 4d ago
- [5]Binance Coin (BNB), XRP, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for October 31: Biggest Volatility Increase on Market in OctoberUToday Crypto News, 4d ago
- [6]Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 29 as Bitcoin falls to $77,000TradingView, 4d ago
Background
- [7]Fast & Furious on Wikipedia
- [8]The Greed of Man on Wikipedia
- [9]What Happens at Night on Wikipedia
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