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Bearish

investing

Negative market sentiment or positioning that expects prices to fall or remain weak.

Also known as
Bear Market
Bears
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investing

Bearish describes a negative outlook on an asset, sector, or market. It can refer to falling prices, weak demand, poor momentum, or a belief that downside risk is greater than upside potential.

2
market-sentiment

Bearish conditions often include lower highs, declining volume, risk aversion, negative news, and reduced willingness to fund speculative projects. The term can apply to a short-term chart setup or a multi-month bear market.

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