Understanding whether the market is entering a bull or bear phase helps protect capital and maximize profits — especially in crypto.
🐂 Bull Market
A bull market is a long period of rising prices and strong investor confidence.
In crypto, it usually starts with Bitcoin leading, followed by Ethereum and then altcoins.
🔑 Early Signs:
Higher Highs & Higher Lows (uptrend)
Strong breakout volume
BTC dominance rising first
Fear → Greed shift
Break above 200 MA
Institutional interest increasing
📈 Tip: Bull markets often begin when sentiment is still negative.
🐻 Bear Market
A bear market is a long period of falling prices and increasing fear.
🔑 Early Signs:
Lower Highs & Lower Lows (downtrend)
Strong rejections at resistance
Weak volume on pumps
Breakdown below 200 MA
Extreme greed before sharp drops
Negative macro news dominance
📉 Bear markets often begin when people believe prices will keep rising forever.
🔍 How to Identify Early
1️⃣ Check market structure (Daily & Weekly trend)
2️⃣ Watch Bitcoin first
3️⃣ Confirm breakouts with volume
4️⃣ Monitor sentiment & whale activity