Glossary Term
Bear Market
A bear market is an extended period of falling prices, negative sentiment, and declining trading activity across crypto assets such as SOL, meme coins, and NFTs. In the Solana and broader crypto ecosystems, bear markets test investor conviction, demand risk management, and often precede the next phase of innovation or recovery.
Beginner
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Crypto Terminology
Bear Market: what is it?
Examples
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SOL price crashing from its prior ATH, with meme coin and NFT floor prices dropping even further.
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Trading volumes and new launches drying up as sentiment remains negative for months.
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Portfolios tracked by Jupiter or CryptoTaxCalculator reflecting significant unrealized losses and new ATLs.
Common Use Cases
Portfolio management and loss tracking during extended downtrends.
Pro Tips
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Use portfolio apps and tracking tools to maintain perspective and assess drawdown risk.