Bear market
In short
A bear market is a long phase of falling prices — in crypto often 70-90% off the high. It separates projects with substance from pure hype constructs.
The bear swipes downward. Bear markets feel endless, but historically they were when long-term positions were built — by the disciplined, not the desperate.
What is a "bull trap" in a bear market?
A short, sharp recovery luring entries — before the downtrend resumes.
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