Crypto Fear and Greed Index Rises to 28, Leaving Extreme Fear

The crypto Fear and Greed Index, a gauge of investor sentiment, rose slightly on July 19.

According to cryptocurrency data provider Alternative, the index stood at 28 on July 19. That was up 3 points from July 18, moving the gauge from the "Extreme Fear" zone into "Fear."

Bitcoin also climbed on July 19, holding in the upper-$64,000 range. As of 11:52 a.m. in South Korea, Bitcoin traded at $64,796.73, up 1.37% from a day earlier, according to CoinMarketCap. It was 1.17% higher than a week earlier.