bear market

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In this scenario, the S&P 500 may slide almost 20%, which is near a bear market.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“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

Truth is, Mr. Welborn, I'm not posted on the bear market.

From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by Harney, George S.