Definition of Bear Market
A market condition characterized by falling prices and pessimistic sentiment. A bearish trader expects prices to decline and may open sell (short) positions.
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Bear Market
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Short answer
A market condition characterized by falling prices and pessimistic sentiment.
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Apply the definition: restate “Bear Market” in one sentence tied to your next trade (symbol, direction, size, stop). If you cannot, re-read the definition above.
Common mistake
Common mistake: using “Bear Market” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.
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A market condition characterized by falling prices and pessimistic sentiment.
Knowing the precise definition of “Bear Market” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “Bear Market” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.