Forex Fear & Greed Index
Sentiment scores from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), updated continuously for major world currencies.
As of , 2 of the 7 assets on this page read Greed or Extreme Greed and 2 read Fear or Extreme Fear; the average Flicker Fear & Greed score is 51 out of 100.
Major Currencies
Click any currency to see the full sentiment breakdown and history.
What is the Forex Fear & Greed Index?
The Forex Fear & Greed Index measures sentiment for each major currency against the US dollar on a 0–100 scale, built from the pair's volatility, momentum, volume, and market structure. Currency sentiment often reflects broader risk appetite: fear tends to accompany flows into safe havens, while greed accompanies risk-on positioning. Use it as context for your own analysis rather than as a standalone trading prompt.
Flicker also tracks fear and greed in other markets: All-markets Fear & Greed IndexCrypto Fear & Greed IndexStock Market Fear & Greed Index
How to Read the Score
Maximum panic. Historically a buying zone, though prices can stay here longer than expected.
Sellers in control. Sentiment is cautious, but not yet capitulating.
Indecision. Wait for confirmation in either direction before sizing up.
Buyers stepping in. Trend continuation is likely, but late-comers are getting filled.
Maximum euphoria. Historically a topping zone — consider trimming or tightening stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do fear and greed mean in the forex market?
They describe how aggressively traders are positioning in a currency. Fear shows up as flows toward safety and fading momentum; greed shows up as one-sided buying pressure. Because currencies trade in pairs, sentiment on one side often mirrors weakness on the other.
How is a currency's score measured?
Each currency is scored against the US dollar from the pair's price volatility, momentum across timeframes, volume, and market structure — the same 0–100 engine behind Flicker's crypto and stock indexes.
Which currencies are covered?
Major world currencies such as the euro, British pound, and Japanese yen, each tracked against the US dollar. Open any currency for its full sentiment breakdown.
How should I use it in forex trading?
As context, not as a trigger. Extreme readings flag stretched positioning — pair them with your own technical and macro analysis before acting, and remember a currency can stay stretched while a macro trend runs.
How often are currency scores updated?
Continuously as new price data arrives. The forex market trades around the clock on weekdays, so scores stay live through the global sessions and pause over the weekend.