EHIQ Structural Risk Index vs CNN Fear & Greed Index
CNN Fear & Greed reads sentiment. The EHIQ Structural Risk Index reads market structure. In a reconstructed run over historical data (not a live call), it read ELEVATED ten days before the February 2026 BTC bottom.
| Feature | EHIQ | CNN F&G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors / Indicators | Structural sensors, freshness-gated | 7 sentiment indicators |
| Crypto Coverage | Yes (funding, stablecoins, on-chain) | No |
| Free API | Yes | No |
| Historical Returns by Level | Yes (5 buckets, backtested) | No |
| Embeddable Widget | Yes | No |
| Approach | Structural | Sentiment |
Structure vs Sentiment
CNN Fear & Greed measures how people feel about the market. EHIQ measures what the market is doing.
EHIQ monitors structural sensors across credit conditions, macro indicators, crypto structure, contagion patterns, and regime states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fear and Greed Index?
The CNN Fear & Greed Index measures market sentiment using 7 indicators: stock price momentum, stock price strength, stock price breadth, put/call ratio, junk bond demand, market volatility (VIX), and safe haven demand. It produces a score from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed). All 7 are sentiment-based.
How is EHIQ different from CNN Fear & Greed?
The EHIQ Structural Risk Index reads structural sensors across 7 dimensions (credit, macro, contagion, regime, volatility, crypto, and sentiment). It includes crypto markets, offers a free API, and provides backtested historical returns by risk level.
How does EHIQ predict market crashes?
EHIQ does not predict crashes. It detects structural stress — when credit spreads widen, macro conditions deteriorate, contagion patterns emerge, and regime shifts occur simultaneously. When enough independent sensors converge on stress, the index rises.
Is the EHIQ Structural Risk Index free?
The composite score, regime label, and historical chart are free with no login required. A free API is available at 60 requests/day. Dimension-level breakdowns, individual sensor states, and real-time alerts require a subscription.
What is structural risk vs sentiment?
Sentiment measures how people feel about the market (fear vs greed). Structure measures what the market IS doing — credit conditions, yield curves, funding rates, contagion patterns, regime states.