Crypto Fear & Greed Index (alternative.me)
Crypto No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitNo published numeric limit; index updates once per day.
Documentation: alternative.me ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
The crypto Fear & Greed Index aggregates volatility, momentum, social media, surveys, and dominance into a daily 0-100 sentiment score. The API is completely free with no key: GET api.alternative.me/fng/ with optional limit/format parameters. Commercial use is allowed with attribution.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: No published numeric limit; index updates once per day.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: Market sentiment widgets Contrarian signals Newsletters
Setup
- No signup or key needed.
- Call https://api.alternative.me/fng/ directly.
- Use ?limit=N&format=csv for history or spreadsheets.
Example
GET https://api.alternative.me/fng/?limit=10&format=jsonUse cases
- Sentiment widgets in dashboards
- Contrarian indicator in trading journals
- Market-mood charts in newsletters