GM Wikerians, it’s been a while since I dropped an update here due to some personal reasons…but that’s not the topic for today.
So regarding our topic: Bull trap or Bull Run! Identifying a bull trap and a bull run in financial markets (crypto to be precise) can be challenging, but there are some key factors you can consider that could help you identify both.
But Let’s define each term first:
What is a Bull Trap
A bull trap refers to a false signal indicating that an asset’s price will rise significantly (bullish), but it reverses suddenly, trapping unsuspecting buyers. It lures investors into buying before a subsequent decline.
What is a Bull Run?
A bull run, also known as an uptrend, is a sustained period of rising prices in the financial markets. It typically occurs when market sentiment is positive, and investors are optimistic, leading to an overall upward movement in prices.
Now that you’ve understood the difference between a bull trap and bull run, let’s dive into identifying them.
How to identify a bull trap and a bull run
To identify a bull trap and a bull run, here are a few considerations:
1. Market Analysis:
Conduct a thorough analysis of the market conditions, including the overall trend, historical price movements, and indicators such as moving averages, volume patterns, and support/resistance levels.
Look for signs of a sustained uptrend in a bull run or indications of weakness and potential reversal in a bull trap. Though it might be difficult at times to identify such, but these signs will always show up itself.
2. Volume and Liquidity:
Bull runs are often characterized by increasing trading volumes and liquidity as more investors enter the market. This indicates large-volume buying. In a bull trap, the volume may initially surge but eventually evaporate off as the trap springs.
3. Price Patterns and Breakouts:
Monitor price patterns such as higher highs and higher lows in an uptrend. Breakouts above key resistance levels can signal the start of a bull run.
Conversely, a bull trap may exhibit a false breakout above resistance, followed by a sudden reversal below the breakout level.
4. Fundamental Analysis:
Consider the fundamental factors driving the market. Positive news, robust earnings reports, improving economic indicators, or supportive policy decisions are often associated with bull runs.
A bull trap may occur if there is a sudden change in fundamentals that contradicts the initial bullish signal.
5. Timeframe and Confirmation:
Analyzing multiple timeframes can provide a clearer picture. Short-term price movements may be deceptive, so looking for confirmation across longer timeframes is essential.
A sustained upward movement over an extended period with consistent bullish indicators strengthens the case for a bull run.
Summary
Remember, no method can guarantee accurate predictions in the financial markets. It’s always advisable to combine technical and fundamental analysis, stay updated with market news, and consider risk management strategies when making investment decisions.
Verdict
Personally, I think we’re close to a bull run but this isn’t the start of the bull run. What I see in the crypto market right now is more of a bull manipulation which doesn’t normally end well. So I’m still expecting a 45-80% dip on BTC, ETH, and top altcoins and this will shake out most baby investors and the bull run will completely set in thereafter.
But no one knows what might happen next, in order not to miss any chances, you can use the DCA (dollar cost averaging) method to invest in your favorite gems. Check out how to buy any crypto-asset here in this article. Stay SAFU
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