Strait of Hormuz (HORMUZ) Sentiment & Fear and Greed Index
As of August 6, 2026, Strait of Hormuz's Nebula Fear & Greed Index is 50 (Neutral), its social sentiment score is -2/100 (bearish), it holds 0.01% of crypto social mindshare. These signals are computed by Nebula from social posts across crypto Twitter/X and other sources, scored with large language models rather than keyword counts.
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Latest Strait of Hormuz insights
President Trump suggested Iran and Oman are close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with charges. However, Fars News Agency reported that an Iran-Oman agreement alone would not reopen the strait, requiring separate arrangements including US commitments. The US Treasury also removed Iran-related sanctions from its website amid reports Trump aims to announce a deal by week's end.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is calling on the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating it is essential for easing cost-of-living pressures on British families. He is set to discuss this with US officials, including Marco Rubio.
Iranian state media pushed back on President Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon, saying any Iran-Oman agreement is not linked to an immediate reopening. IRIB warned the strait would remain closed if the U.S. continues its current approach.
Gold and silver prices surged, adding nearly $1 trillion in combined market value over an 8-hour period. Reports suggest the move was triggered by a possible US-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz, with gold up +1.8% and silver up +2.5%.
Multiple reports indicate Iran is considering allowing European countries to participate in mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially softening its previous position and supporting efforts to restore shipping and advance negotiations with the U.S.
Iran and Oman are discussing a temporary plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran controlling inbound shipping and Oman handling outbound traffic. Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed negotiations are progressing positively, and a senior Iranian source told Reuters about the proposed arrangement. Naval mines in the middle of the strait would be cleared to allow a full reopening.
Frequently asked questions
What is Strait of Hormuz's Fear & Greed Index?
Strait of Hormuz's Nebula Fear & Greed Index is currently 50 out of 100, which is Neutral. The index blends social sentiment, social interest, price momentum, volatility, and emotional intensity into a single 0–100 sentiment score, updated continuously.
Is Strait of Hormuz bullish or bearish right now?
Strait of Hormuz's social sentiment is currently bearish, with a sentiment score of -2/100 based on how bullish or bearish the crypto social conversation is. Sentiment reflects the mood of the market, not price direction or financial advice.
How does Nebula measure Strait of Hormuz sentiment?
Nebula reads every relevant social post about Strait of Hormuz across crypto Twitter/X and other sources and scores it with large language models — capturing bullish/bearish tone, emotion, and who is speaking (from retail to smart money) — rather than counting keywords.
