Idiom idiom
Bear Market
Meaning
A prolonged period of falling prices and pessimistic investor sentiment.
Examples
“Many investors accumulated Bitcoin during the bear market.”
“During the bear market, projects with no real users quietly disappeared.”
“Seasoned holders treat a bear market as an accumulation phase, buying steadily while frightened newcomers sell at a loss.”
Origin
disputed origin
disputed origin
From the bear's downward swipe with its paws, taken to picture a falling market.
Last updated July 19, 2026