The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, one of the most widely watched measures of investor sentiment in digital assets, has dropped back into “extreme fear.” According to data from , the index currently sits at 18, down from 20 recorded on Friday. While a score of 20 reflects general fear among investors, the latest reading signals deeper caution across the market.

The brief recovery earlier in the week saw sentiment climb to 25 on Wednesday before falling again as geopolitical tensions between the , , and weighed on global risk appetite. Heightened macroeconomic uncertainty continues to push investors toward safer assets, leaving crypto markets struggling to regain confidence.