Fear and Greed Index API — Market Sentiment Data

Access the Fear and Greed Index via API. Get real-time sentiment scores, trend analysis, and momentum signals — all processed and ready to power your trading strategies, automations, or market analysis tools.

  • • Real-time Fear and Greed Index scores
  • • Sentiment trend and momentum analysis
  • • 7-day averages and historical data
  • • Natural-language interpretations
  • • Structured JSON responses
  • • Free automation templates using the API

Part of our broader crypto market intelligence API — access sentiment data, indicators, and more.

See Our Sentiment API in Action

Follow our automated sentiment analysis on X and Substack — all powered by the Fear and Greed Index and other sentiment indicators from our API.

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Use Cases

Sentiment-Based Trading

Use Fear and Greed Index data from our API to build sentiment-driven trading strategies and position sizing algorithms.

Market Sentiment Alerts

Set up automated alerts using our API that trigger when sentiment reaches extreme fear or greed levels.

Sentiment Analysis Reports

Pull Fear and Greed Index data from the API to generate sentiment analysis reports and market mood insights.

Sentiment-Aware Trading Bots

Feed sentiment data from our API to your trading bots to make sentiment-aware trading decisions.

FAQ

What is the Fear and Greed Index?

A composite sentiment metric (0-100 scale) that quantifies market psychology by combining volatility, volume, dominance, and social data. Values below 40 indicate fear/risk aversion, while values above 60 signal greed/optimism.

Is the API free?

API has paid tiers. Automation templates that use the API are free.

Do I need coding skills?

No. You can use our free automation templates with zero coding, or access the API directly if you prefer.

What data does the Fear and Greed Index API provide?

The API delivers current sentiment scores, 7-day averages, trend direction, momentum state, natural-language interpretations, and structured JSON responses with timestamps.

How can I use the Fear and Greed Index data?

Use it in sentiment-based trading strategies, alert systems, market analysis tools, research reports, or any custom application via REST API.

For beginners: what can I do without coding?

Use our free n8n automation templates. They pull Fear and Greed Index data from our API and generate sentiment alerts, market analysis, and trading insights. Copy the template, add your API key, and run.

For advanced users: what endpoints are available?

Access the Fear and Greed Index endpoint at /api/fear-greed-index-trend-api. The API provides sentiment scores, trend analysis, momentum signals, and more. All responses are structured JSON.

Which markets are supported?

BTC, ETH, major alts — with more markets coming soon.

Can I see examples of the sentiment API in action?

Yes — follow our X and Substack accounts. All sentiment analysis is generated using the Fear and Greed Index and other sentiment indicators from our API.

Are there usage limits?

API limits depend on your plan. Automation templates = unlimited.

Can I access other sentiment indicators?

Yes — our API includes multiple sentiment and narrative indicators. Explore all endpoints at /api or check out our crypto market intelligence API.