bear market

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“Bitcoin’s never been up three consecutive months in the middle of a bear market, so it actually in fact marks the start of a bull market,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

A bear market is a 20% fall from a recent peak.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Four years ago, when crypto prices plummeted and stocks fell into a bear market, the brokerage’s younger users stopped trading in droves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

When interest rates rose and a bear market took shape in 2022, Robinhood’s business struggled—and its stock price followed suit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It refers to a person who believes that the market value of stocks will decline, and a bear market is a declining market.

From Successful Stock Speculation by Butler, John James