🚨 The Crypto Fear & Greed Index just hit 8 (Extreme Fear) — one of the lowest readings in years.

Earlier this week it even touched 5.

Panic signal… or opportunity?

Let’s look at history — no hype, just data. 🧵👇

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*The index measures market sentiment (0 = Extreme Fear → 100 = Extreme Greed).

Historically:

• <25 = Oversold conditions

• >75 = Euphoria / correction risk

At 8, we’re in deep panic territory.

But here’s the pattern 👇

March 2020 → Index ~5–10 → BTC crashed 50% → then ran to $69k.

2022 Bear (Terra + FTX) → Index ~6–8 → BTC $17k → later new ATHs above $100k.

Extreme fear has often preceded major rebounds.

*Does it mean we bottom today?

Not necessarily.

2018–2019 and 2022 showed fear can last months.

Markets may go sideways before reversing.

But single-digit readings usually signal capitulation:

Weak hands exit.

Stronger hands accumulate.

*What about meme coins?

They get hit hardest (80–95% drawdowns are common).

But in past cycles:

Forgotten projects with strong communities survived —

and exploded when sentiment flipped.

High risk. High reward.

Selection + patience matter.

*Current take (Feb 2026):

At 8, we’re at levels seen during major crashes.

This zone can reward disciplined investors — if risk is managed properly.

• Focus on quality

• Use DCA

• Never go all-in

• DYOR

Are you buying the fear or waiting it out? 👇

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