Bear Market
A sustained period of falling cryptocurrency prices, typically defined as a 20%+ decline from recent highs.
Explained Simply
A bear market in crypto means prices are declining significantly over weeks or months. Crypto bear markets (called 'crypto winters') have historically been severe — Bitcoin has dropped 80%+ multiple times. Bear markets are caused by speculative excess, regulatory crackdowns, exchange failures, or macroeconomic conditions. While painful, bear markets are when many successful investors accumulate through dollar-cost averaging. Signs include declining prices, reduced trading volume, and negative sentiment.
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