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Market Cycle

The recurring pattern of phases that financial markets move through over time, typically including accumulation, markup (uptrend), distribution, and markdown (downtrend). Understanding market cycles helps traders identify where in the cycle an asset might be and adjust strategies accordingly.

Example

Bitcoin has historically followed a four-year market cycle tied to its halving events, with accumulation phases leading to parabolic markup phases followed by distribution and sharp corrections.