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Bull Market vs Bear Market: What the 20% Rule Really Means

Bull Market vs Bear Market: What the 20% Rule Really Means

Caglar A.
June 29, 2026

A bull market is a sustained rise; a bear market is a 20%+ drop from a peak. Here is what the thresholds mean, plus corrections and pullbacks, explained.

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