Understanding Market Cycles Cryptocurrency markets move in cycles, typically marked by periods of rapid price increases (bulls like 2017, 2021, or 2023) followed by periods of stagnation (bear markets like 2018 or 2022). Understanding these cycles can help you predict when the market might turn bullish again and which cryptocurrencies are best positioned to take off and explode. Always remember that the trend is your friend and following it is important, but trends can always change.