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Bitcoin’s bear markets are getting milder, raising bull-market hopes

Reported · Written up by our desk · Market Structure

CoinDesk says Bitcoin’s recent downturn has been milder than prior bear markets, pointing to a shift in how the asset cycles through selloffs and recoveries.

The outlet attributes the change to market structure developments, including the growth of Bitcoin ETFs, increased institutional participation, and a maturing crypto market.

Latest closeBitcoin $81,906.63 ▼1.4%

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CoinDeskBitcoin’s bear markets are getting milder. Bull markets may be next

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