2026-01-10 12:20:55

What if 2025 turns out to be the bear market everyone's been bracing for?

With all the hype and bull-run expectations, it's worth pausing to consider the flip side. Markets rarely move in one direction forever—crypto's no exception. If we do see a sustained downturn this year, it could reshape portfolios, flush out weak projects, and reset risk dynamics across the space.

Historically, bear markets are where real builders emerge and long-term opportunities form. But the question lingers: are we mentally prepared if the rally narrative breaks?

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YieldFarmRefugee

· 21h ago

The bear market is coming, but I'm not afraid. I've already hidden in stablecoins to earn interest. --- Starting to talk about builder stories again. No matter how nice it sounds, it's just an excuse to cash out. --- Psychological readiness? I'm mentally prepared, but my wallet isn't. --- Honestly, a bear market is actually refreshing. All the trash projects in the crypto space should just die. --- I'm tired of this rhetoric... Every time they say the bear market is an opportunity, but when the opportunity comes, most people still get cut. --- Instead of preparing for a bear market, it's better to prepare for how long this wave can rise. Anyway, during a decline, we're all equally broke. --- Reasonable. Clearing out weak projects is indeed a good thing. I don't have many projects anyway. --- Why does it feel like this article is just making excuses to cut the leeks? --- I've long stopped expecting a rebound. Now I just want to know how long we can hold on.

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TopBuyerForever

· 01-10 12:51

Bear market, come if you must. Anyway, I'm already fully invested at the top. --- Psychological preparation? Ha, my mental resilience has long since collapsed. --- Clearing out weak projects, easy to say... all my coins are in weak projects. --- What are you talking about, the story of "excellent builders"? I just want to know if they can make money. --- Wait, do you really think it'll drop in 2025? I actually hope it drops to a price I can buy the dip. --- Getting ready is bullshit. Now is the time to gamble on your mindset. --- No matter how nice you put it, it's still a bear market. Let's see who can survive until the bull market arrives.

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LayerZeroHero

· 01-10 12:45

The bear market is here, so be it. Anyway, I already sold half of my holdings long ago. --- Basically, it's about who can hold on. Only amateurs get wiped out at this point. --- Mental preparation? My buddy has long prepared for the possibility of dropping to zero. --- Historical data sounds good, but when it really drops, everyone will be screaming. --- Instead of worrying about whether it's a bear market, think about what’s still worth buying at the bottom. --- If this wave really comes, I actually look forward to it. Good projects are now overhyped and expensive. --- Every time, I say I need to build mental resilience, but then I start losing money and regret when it drops 10%. Wake up, everyone. --- I just want to see if those "long-term optimistic" people can hold on.

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NFTRegretDiary

· 01-10 12:41

The bear market is here, but I'm not afraid. I’ve already cut my losses anyway. --- Trying to fool me into buying the dip again? Let’s talk about it later. --- Psychological preparation? Haha, I went bankrupt long ago. --- Clearing out weak projects just means I’m selling my coins. --- The rebound story is shattered, I’m directly bankrupt. What else is there to prepare for? --- A great builder appears... Let’s wait and see if I can survive until then. --- It sounds like you want to give me some psychological support for the decline, but I don’t believe you. --- If the decline continues, I’ll keep buying. Anyway, I have no money left. --- If this wave really turns into a bear market, what more could I lose? --- The problem is, I’m not ready yet.

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ser_ngmi

· 01-10 12:30

The bear market is here, perfect for bottom fishing. The only concern is not having enough money. --- Really, mental preparation is the hardest part. We can all accept losing money, but watching the account shrink and losing confidence is the worst. --- NGL, the story of a rebound being shattered hits hard. How many people are just waiting for that story? --- Getting rid of weak projects isn't a bad thing. The pain is most intense when cutting positions. --- The builders have already been waiting in the basement. As for us, we're still debating whether to cut losses. --- History always repeats itself. The question is, have we learned to be smarter this time? --- Instead of worrying blindly, it's better to think about how to survive until the next bull market. --- Still thinking about a rebound? First, ask yourself how much you can lose without being out.

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CountdownToBroke

· 01-10 12:25

The bear market is here, and I actually feel relieved—finally able to clear out those trash coins. Honestly, I wasn't mentally prepared? Not at all. In the end, it's still about watching others buy the dip and make money. History doesn't matter much; what's crucial now is who has bullets, and they will win. Bankruptcy stories happen every year, probably especially many in 2025 haha. If it really drops this time, it would be a good opportunity to bottom out, but I'm just worried it might be another false alarm.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-10 12:23

The bear market has arrived, and only those who go all-in are the true winners. Those still pessimistic, get ready to be proven wrong. --- Psychological preparation? Ha, most people can't even handle a 20% decline, let alone talk about long-term opportunities. --- If weak projects die, let them die. They won't last long anyway. Cleaning out the market is actually a good thing. --- The problem is, everyone says they're prepared, but they've already run away. They only regret it when the price really drops. --- If this wave truly becomes a bear market, it will be a celebration for builders. Retail investors should wake up. --- Here we go again, saying the same thing every cycle. Better to keep observing. --- Honestly, psychological preparation is nonsense. Breaking even is the real preparation. --- With so many bear markets in history, have any super builders truly emerged? It's still just a few people. --- The story of rebounds being shattered, that was long ago. This wave is somewhat late.

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