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"The more that crypto prices rise, the more that everyone starts to wonder when the crypto bear market will come, how low prices could go, how long it could last, and when crypto could recover again.
Thankfully, crypto has enough of a price history for us to get a sense of what all the answers are. In short, 2026 is likely to be a bear market, but it’s possible that it could be different than the others.
After all, history doesn’t repeat, but it does rhyme. Today we tell you everything you need to know. Enjoy!"
~ Coin Bureau
The video discusses the impending crypto bear market, predicted to begin sometime in 2026 if the historical 4-year cycle repeats. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preparation for this market phase, which is typically the most bearish and contains the cycle lows for Bitcoin and most altcoins. Key preparatory steps include reducing or eliminating debt and minimizing leverage to avoid liquidation, as the market downturn often coincides with broader economic difficulties. It is also important to set realistic expectations, as Bitcoin commonly falls 70% to 80% from its cycle high, with altcoins dropping significantly more, often 90% or more. Historically, bear market lows are caused by a deleveraging event, like a large crypto entity's forced liquidation, which is difficult to stop once it begins.
The recovery from a crypto bear market is slow because large institutional investors, concerned with compliance, often stay away due to public outrage and regulatory scrutiny following the crash, and small investors are usually too scared or financially strapped to buy the dip. The recovery is staggered, with Bitcoin starting first, followed by large-cap altcoins, and eventually smaller-cap altcoins, a process that can take years. The speaker suggests sticking with Bitcoin until "Bitcoin dominance" (Bitcoin's market cap share) shows signs of falling on long-term timeframes, which indicates liquidity is finally starting to flow into altcoins. While the market structure has changed with the introduction of ETFs and new regulations, the underlying dynamics of leverage are similar, suggesting the drawdown could be just as deep, but the recovery might be faster, possibly resulting in a V-shaped recovery. Furthermore, the video speculates that large entities like Tether might step in to protect Bitcoin-related companies, which could lead to Bitcoin not falling as much as in previous cycles, though most altcoins would still be decimated.
0:00 Intro
1:04 Crypto Bear Market Explained
4:47 How Low Could Crypto Go In The Bear Market
9:12 How Long Will It Take For Crypto To Recover
13:04 Will The Next Crypto Bear Market Be Different?
Source - Coin Bureau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLlxOLvBQ9U
Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.
