Bearish
investing
Negative market sentiment or positioning that expects prices to fall or remain weak.
- Also known as
- Bear Market, Bears
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.
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.
Related terms
Bullish
→Positive market sentiment or positioning that expects prices to rise or fundamentals to improve.
investing · market sentiment
Buy The Dip (BTD)
→Buying after a price drop in the hope that the decline is temporary and the asset will recover.
strategy · meme
Buy High Sell Low
→A losing pattern of buying after prices have already risen and selling after they fall, often due to emotion.
strategy · meme