Binance Fear & Greed Index — May 19, 2026

Today's reading sits at 40 (Fear), edging up slightly from yesterday's 39 but down sharply from last week's neutral reading of 49. The week-over-week drop reflects the negative sentiment triggered by Bitcoin's slide from $82,000 to $77,000, driven by ETF outflows, geopolitical tensions, and hawkish Fed expectations. At 40, the market is anxious but not yet panicked — sentiment could tip either way depending on this week's FOMC minutes and oil price developments.