Bull Market
By Menno — 13 years in crypto, 3 bear markets survived, zero paid promotions
Last updated: March 2026
A bull market is a sustained period of rising prices and optimistic investor sentiment. In crypto, bull markets are typically characterized by new all-time highs, mainstream media attention, and 5-20x returns across many assets.
A bull market is a period when prices are rising or expected to rise. In crypto, bull markets tend to be more dramatic than in traditional markets — Bitcoin might gain 300-1000%+ and altcoins can gain 10-100x.
Characteristics of a crypto bull market: - New all-time highs being set regularly - Mainstream media coverage increases - New retail investors flooding in - Fear and Greed Index consistently in "Greed" or "Extreme Greed" - Rising trading volume across exchanges - "Alt season" where altcoins dramatically outperform Bitcoin
Crypto bull markets have historically followed Bitcoin halvings, lasting 12-18 months. The cycle typically goes: Bitcoin leads → large cap altcoins follow → small caps and meme coins rally last → bubble bursts.
The biggest mistake in bull markets is confusing a bull trend with investing skill. During a bull market, almost everything goes up. Smart investors use bull markets to take profits systematically rather than getting caught up in euphoria.
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Bear Market
A bear market is a sustained period of falling prices, typically defined as a 20%+ decline from recent highs. Crypto bear markets are severe — Bitcoin often drops 70-80% and altcoins can lose 90-95% of their value.
Market Sentiment
Market sentiment is the overall attitude of investors toward a market or asset — ranging from extreme fear (pessimism) to extreme greed (optimism). It often drives short-term price movements more than fundamentals.
Exit Strategy
An exit strategy is a predefined plan for when and how to sell your investments. It includes profit targets, stop losses, and rules for reducing positions — designed to remove emotion from selling decisions.
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