adjective Internet Slang

bearish

BAIR-ish · adjective · informal

Expecting or pessimistic about falling prices.

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Holding a negative outlook that prices will fall. 'Bearish on X' signals pessimism about an asset or idea.

“The chart broke support, so I'm bearish short-term.”
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bearish In A Sentence

The chart broke support, so I'm bearish short-term.

Origin & Usage

Classic market terminology, ubiquitous in crypto.

Variants bearmega bearish

People Also Ask

What does bearish mean in crypto?

It means holding a negative outlook that prices will fall; being 'bearish on X' signals pessimism about an asset or idea.

What's the difference between bearish and bullish?

Bearish means you expect prices to go down, while bullish means you expect them to rise — the two opposing market sentiments.

Why is it called bearish?

The term comes from traditional markets, where a bear attacks by swiping its paws downward, symbolising falling prices.

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