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Bearish

An expectation that prices will fall; pessimistic market sentiment.

Full Definition

Bearish describes an expectation or sentiment that prices will decrease. A bearish trader expects the market to decline and may take short positions. Bearish patterns, indicators, or signals suggest downward price movement. The term comes from the way a bear attacks by swiping its paws downward.

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