Is the Crypto Bear Market Over?
Analyzing the Top 5 Indicators
The cryptocurrency market has been on a rollercoaster ride since November 2021, when it reached an all-time high global market capitalization of nearly $3 trillion. Historically, bear markets in the crypto space have lasted around 300 days following the previous all-time high. Now, more than a year later, traders and investors are wondering if the bottom is in or if there’s more downside to come.Here are five key indicators to consider:200-Week Moving Average (MA): The 200-week moving average (Bitcoin’s average price over the past 200 weeks) has historically acted as the approximate bottom during bear markets.
Bitcoin typically trades just below this MA at its lowest points. Currently, Bitcoin has returned above its 200-week MA after spending a record 7 months below it. This suggests that the bottom is likely behind us, signaling a shift toward bullish territory.Rainbow Chart: Despite its playful appearance, the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart is a powerful indicator.
It overlays nine colored bands on a logarithmic regression chart, indicating periods when Bitcoin is expensive, cheap, or just right compared to its predicted price. Historically, the blue “fire sale” band has