Bitcoin's 'fear gauge' surges nearly 20%, its biggest jump since Feb. 5 crash
Bitcoin's 'fear gauge' index, BVIV, experienced its largest single-day surge since February, rising nearly 20% as the cryptocurrency's price dropped. This shift indicates that traders are moving away from a period of calm and are now actively seeking protection against further market volatility.
Why it matters
The spike in the fear index suggests a change in institutional and retail sentiment, potentially signaling a period of increased instability in the crypto market.
Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bitcoin s fear gauge surges nearly 20%, its biggest jump since Feb. 5 crash The jump signals return of fear after two months of calm market sentiment. By Omkar Godbole Jun 3, 2026, 5:51 a.m. 2 min read Make preferred on BTC s fear index chalks out biggest rise since Feb. 5. (Jacqueline Gozzard/Unsplash) What to know : Bitcoin s fear gauge, BVIV, surged nearly 20% Tuesday, its biggest single-day spike since Feb. 5. The jump signals return of fear after two months of calm market sentiment.
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