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Bull Market · bull market

A period when prices are trending upward and growing.

In a bull market, general optimism, rising demand, and an inflow of fresh capital drive prices to climb steadily. The name comes from the way a bull's horns swing upward when it charges.

Despite the positive mood of these periods, risk management still matters, since a sharp price rise can create FOMO and pull investors into the riskiest parts of the market.

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