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Bear Markets Are for Builders - Not Speculators

BTC has dropped to levels not seen since 2024. From the peak, the market is already down ~30%, liquidity is tight, funds are under pressure, and sentiment remains heavy.

I previously shared a post titled “How to Survive a BTC Bear Market”, and the core idea remains unchanged: bear markets are not about predicting the bottom - they’re about positioning and survival.

🟢 Market Entry Approaches

There’s no universal strategy - it depends on risk tolerance and psychology:

▪ HODL - for long-term believers who can withstand deep drawdowns.
▪ DCA - reduces timing risk and emotional decisions.
▪ Hybrid - buying dips during volatility and moments of panic.

🟢 Separate Your Capital

Your safety buffer should never be the same capital you plan to deploy into risk assets. Mixing these roles often leads to forced decisions at the worst time.

🟢 What to Do With Idle Funds

Leaving cash completely idle for months isn’t always optimal either. Some investors temporarily park stablecoins in crypto lending/staking while waiting for clearer market conditions. For example:

▪ WhiteBIT offers fixed-term Crypto Lending with rates up to 18.64%, and for new users there’s currently USDT promotional pool with APR 221%.
▪ Binance Earn provides more conservative USDT yields, typically around 4.2%–7.27%.

🟢 Signs a Bottom May Be Forming
▪ Weakening downside momentum
▪ Extreme negative sentiment
▪ Price reclaiming long-term levels

The goal isn’t to buy the exact bottom - it’s to still have capital, clarity, and conviction when the next bull cycle begins.

DYOR. Stay solvent. Stay ready.

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