What Does Bearish Mean? 

The term “Bearish” refers to a negative sentiment for a particular investment or the general market. This refers to a general expectation that the investment or market will decrease in value. 

For example, if an investor is “Bearish” on ETH, this would mean that they expect ETH to decrease in price. 

Connotation 

The term has a negative connotation as there is an expectation that the market will decrease in value, which can mean huge losses for investors. 

Antonym

The term “Bearish” contrasts with “Bullish”, which is used to refer to a positive sentiment for the market or investment.

Examples

Here are some ways the terms “Bear” or “Bearish” can be used: 

• The SEC crypto lawsuit is so bearish 

• I am extremely bearish on Token X 

• Market’s been looking real bearish

$BTC

Looking to see if we can trade below the midrange to run the stops near the blue curve.

Would love an aggressive stop run below the range and see if we can get back inside or bearish retest the range low.

The market is waiting for CPI data it seems. pic.twitter.com/uAWkiTR87V

— Trader Koala (@trader_koala) July 10, 2023