Glossary

Bear Market Beginner

A bear market is an extended stretch of falling prices and gloom.

Bear markets test patience and can drag on for months or years. They are also when careful research and sensible risk management count for the most.

This definition is educational and not financial advice. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.

Related terms

An all-time high is the highest price an asset has ever traded at.

Bitcoin is the original and biggest cryptocurrency: a decentralised digital money capped at 21 million coins.

A blockchain is a shared record of transactions that many computers keep in sync, rather than a single company holding the books.