Bear markets follow 6 predictable stages—most retail gets rekt because they don't see it coming:
1. Distribution: Smart money exits while retail FOMOs in at the top
2. Trend Reversal: Bull structure breaks quietly—most miss this
3. Markdown: Fear takes over, sustained selling crushes prices
4. Relief Rally: Dead cat bounce gives false hope
5. Capitulation: Full panic mode—final lows get made here
6. Accumulation: Smart money silently loads bags while everyone's traumatized
Know which stage you're in. Trade accordingly.
1. Distribution: Smart money exits while retail FOMOs in at the top
2. Trend Reversal: Bull structure breaks quietly—most miss this
3. Markdown: Fear takes over, sustained selling crushes prices
4. Relief Rally: Dead cat bounce gives false hope
5. Capitulation: Full panic mode—final lows get made here
6. Accumulation: Smart money silently loads bags while everyone's traumatized
Know which stage you're in. Trade accordingly.