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Bear Market
Market StructureA market condition where prices are falling or expected to fall, typically defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent highs. Characterized by pessimism and selling pressure.
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Bull Market
A market condition where prices are rising or expected to rise, typically defined as a gain of 20% or more from recent lows.
Downtrend
A series of lower highs and lower lows in price.
Short (Position)
Selling a borrowed security with the expectation its price will fall, then buying it back at a lower price.