Virtual asset fear and greed index at 15 points, lowest since June 10

Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 15 on the 15th, its lowest reading since June 10 and down from 32 on the 7th and 18 on the 13th, according to CoinMarketCap, which classifies the level as "extreme fear." The June 10 reading was 14, one point lower than the current score. The index aggregates price momentum across the top 10 cryptocurrencies excluding stablecoins, 30-day expected volatility for bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), and put-call ratios in both assets' options markets. The decline signals deepening risk aversion across crypto markets and comes as sentiment has deteriorated sharply over the past week. Watch whether the gauge extends toward or below the June low, and whether BTC and ETH volatility and options skew confirm continued defensive positioning.