How to Make Money in a Bear Market
When the market drop -99%, most people disappear.
That’s your edge.
The mistake many made last bear market was waiting for airdrops.
If you’re starting with $0, here’s a better step-by-step approach:
Step 1: Pick territory
Choose 1-2 projects.
Stay there for 30 days.
Bear markets reward familiarity.
Step 2: Study before speaking
Join their Discord.
Follow the core accounts.
Observe:
- What questions repeat
- What the team emphasizes
- Where they lack support
You’re looking for gaps.
Step 3: Offer one small, useful skill
Don’t try to be everything.
Pick one:
- Writing
- Community support
- Basic design
- Short-form video
- Research summaries
Keep it simple. Do it well.
Step 4: Create proof before asking for pay
Make small, real samples:
- 2-3 posts
- A short recap
- A meme or basic graphic
- A quick explainer video
You don’t need a portfolio site.
You need visible effort.
Step 5: Start where help is needed most
Small teams move faster.
They value consistency.
Instead of “hire me,” try:
“I’ve been active in your community and made a few posts about the project. If useful, I’d be happy to help consistently.”
Step 6: Build rhythm
In a bear market, reliability beats talent.
Set a weekly cadence:
- 2 threads
- 3-5 short posts
- 1 recap
Show up and do this repeatedly.
Step 7: Convert effort into income
After you’ve helped:
- Ask for paid content
- Offer to moderate
- Propose a small retainer
- Suggest performance-based pay
Timing matters, and that's why you ask after providing value.
Step 8: Stack reputation
One paid project → easier second.
Second → easier third.
In quiet markets, trust compounds faster than hype.
Bear markets don’t remove opportunity. They remove noise.