A bear market refers to a prolonged period of declining asset prices, typically marked by a drop of 20% or more from recent highs, and is often accompanied by widespread investor pessimism and negative market sentiment. While challenging, bear markets can also present strategic opportunities for disciplined investors. Whether dealing with cryptocurrencies, stocks, real estate, or other investment classes, markets are commonly characterized as either bull (rising) or bear (falling), each representing distinct phases in the economic cycle with their own risks, trends, and potential advantages.
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