Bitcoin's bear markets are getting weaker—at least that's what the data suggests.
Look at the damage across previous cycles. Back in 2011, Bitcoin crashed 93%. The 2013-2015 downturn hit 83%. Then 2017-2018 delivered another 83% loss. Even the brutal 2021-2022 bear only took it down 76%. Compare that to now: we're staring at a 32% drawdown in 2025+.
The pattern is clear—each cycle's bear market losses are shallower than the last one. Fewer percentage points wiped off each time. Does that mean the worst is behind us? Or is there still a steeper correction hiding around the corner?
The shrinking bear market narrative raises an important question for traders: are we witnessing market maturation in action, or is it just the calm before the storm?
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MevWhisperer
· 18h ago
93% down to 32%? The data looks impressive, but I always feel this wave might just be setting the stage for a bigger trap...
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NFTRegretful
· 18h ago
This data looks pretty intimidating, but does a drop from 93% to 32% really mean much... It seems more like the big players' bottom-fishing ability has improved.
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SchrodingerAirdrop
· 19h ago
93% drops to 32%? What does this data indicate? It just means that it's not as easy to fleece the newbies anymore.
Bitcoin's bear markets are getting weaker—at least that's what the data suggests.
Look at the damage across previous cycles. Back in 2011, Bitcoin crashed 93%. The 2013-2015 downturn hit 83%. Then 2017-2018 delivered another 83% loss. Even the brutal 2021-2022 bear only took it down 76%. Compare that to now: we're staring at a 32% drawdown in 2025+.
The pattern is clear—each cycle's bear market losses are shallower than the last one. Fewer percentage points wiped off each time. Does that mean the worst is behind us? Or is there still a steeper correction hiding around the corner?
The shrinking bear market narrative raises an important question for traders: are we witnessing market maturation in action, or is it just the calm before the storm?