Bull vs bear market: what the terms mean and how people spot them
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A bull market is a long stretch when prices are mostly rising and buyers are confident. A bear market is a long stretch when prices are mostly falling and sellers are in charge. The terms are used for shares, crypto and other assets.
The usual rule of thumb
- For shares, a fall of 20% or more from a recent high is widely called a bear market.
- A rise of 20% or more from a recent low is often called the start of a bull market.
- Crypto moves much further and faster, so a 20% swing can happen in days without anyone calling a new market.
Why the names
The usual explanation is how each animal attacks: a bull thrusts its horns upward, while a bear swipes its paws downward.
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Nobody can call the turn
Bull and bear markets are usually only clear in hindsight. Prices can bounce inside a bear market or dip inside a bull market, and trying to time the exact turn is very hard, which is one reason some people spread their buying over time.
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