The crypto Fear & Greed Index has increased to 14 as of November 21, 2025, yet it continues to linger in the 'Extreme Fear' category. This index, which measures market sentiment on a scale from 0 to 100, is derived from factors including volatility, trading volume, social media activity, market surveys, Bitcoin's market share, and Google search trends. Despite the rise, the index indicates persistent caution among investors.